Published Research
Schlosser, M. D. (2023). Beyond Tactics: The Philosophy and Promise of De-escalation Training. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 18(2), 320-333. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences (IJCJS), Beyond Tactics: The Philosophy and Promise of De-escalation Training | International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences (ijcjs.com)
Schlosser, M.D. (2024). Keynote Speaker, ILEAS 2024 Annual Conference. Police Officer Wellness, Ethics & Resilience (P.O.W.E.R.). Champaign, IL.
Schlosser, M.D., Stoller, M. (2024) Officer Safety and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Police Magazine, March/April, 24-26.
Hoang, T., Neville, H., Smith, A., Valgoi, M., Schlosser, M. D., Cha-Jua, S. (2023). Police recruits’ cognitive engagement in a racial literacy education program: Does racial ideology matter? Race and Justice.
Papazoglou K., Kamkar K., Collins P.I. &Schlosser M.D. (2022) ditorial: Police trauma, loss, and resilience. Frontiers in Psychology
Hoang, T. M. H., Neville, H. A., Smith, A., Valgoi, M., Schlosser, M., & Cha-Jua, S. K. (in press). Police Recruits’ Cognitive Engagement in a Racial Literacy Education Program: Does Racial Ideology Matter? Race and Justice
Schlosser, M.D. (2022). Applying the Adult Learning Model to Academy Training. Standards and Training Director Magazine. September, 24-27.
Papazoglou, K., Kamkar, K., Collins, P. I., Schlosser, M. D., eds. (2022), [E-Book]. Police Trauma, Loss, and Resilience. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA.
Blumberg, D.M., Papazoglou, K., & Schlosser, M.D. (2022). Police officer wellness, ethics, and resilience: The POWER Manual. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Schlosser, M.D. (2021) Firearms: Accessibility, lethality, and risk factors when a firearm is present in the home. In Johnson, O., Papazoglou, K., Violanti, J., & Pascarella, J. (Eds.) Practical Considerations for Preventing Police Suicide: Stop Officer Suicide (pp. 145-152). Nature Switzerland, Springer.
Schlosser, M.D., Robbennolt, J.K., Blumberg, D.M., & Papazoglou, K. (2021). Confirmation bias: a barrier to community policing. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being.
Papazoglou, K., Collins, P.I., Blumberg, D.M., Schlosser, M.D., & Bonanno, G. (2021). Death and loss in law enforcement. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
Lee, B. A., Neville, H. A., Schlosser, M., Valgoi, M. J., & Cha-Jua, S. K. (2021). hnocultural Empathy and Racial Colorblindness Among White Police Recruits: Do Cross-Racial Friendships Matter? Race and Justice
Schlosser, M.D., Blumberg D.M., Papazoglou (2021). Tactical respect and tactical empathy. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
Blumberg, D.M., Papazoglou, K. & Schlosser, M.D. (2021). Tackling the moral risks of policing. Police Chief
Blumberg, D.M., Papazoglou, K. & Schlosser, M.D. (2020). The importance of WE in POWER: Integrating police wellness and ethics. Frontiers in Psychology.
Schlosser, M.D., Butler J. (2020). Police reform begins with increased training budgets. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine. November, 44, 11, 24-25.
Blumberg, D.M., Papazoglou, K., & Schlosser, M.D. (2020). Organizational solutions to moral risks in policing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 7461.
Papazoglou, K., Blumberg, D.M., Schlosser, M.D., & Collins, P.I. (2020). Policing during COVID-19: another day, another crisis. Journal of Community Safety & Well-being, 5(2), 39-41.
Blumberg, D.M., Collins, P., Papazoglou, K., Schlosser, M.D., & Bonanno, G.A. (2020). Death and Loss in Police Work. Police Chief.
Schlosser, M.D., Jokisch, M. (2020) The Side Control Position and the Resisting Arrestee. The Police Magazine, May, 30-33.
Papazoglou, K., Blumberg, D.M., Collins, P.I., Schlosser, M.D., & Bonanno, G.A. (2020). Inevitable Loss and Prolonged Grief in Police Work: An Unexplored Topic. Frontiers in Psychology
Papazoglou, K., Blumberg, D.M., & Schlosser, M.D. (2020). A Brief Discussion of Effective Ways to Teach Potentially Life-Saving Psychology. Salus: A Journal of Law Enforcement, National Security, & Emergency Management, 8(1), 2-10.
Schlosser, M.D., Toberman M.B. (2020) Tactics for arresting the cooperative subject. The Police Magazine, January, 36-37.
Schlosser, M.D. (2020). Community relations and community-oriented policing. In K. Papazoglou & D.M. Blumberg (Eds.) POWER: Police Officer Wellness, Ethics, and Resilience (pp. 219-236). San Diego, CA: Elsevier Inc.
Blumberg, D.M., Schlosser, M.D., Papazoglou, K. Creighton, S., Kaye, C.C. (2019) New directions in police academy training: A call to action. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 4941
Beach, M., Schlosser, M.D. (2019) Improving taser training. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, September, 34-37.
Schlosser, M.D. (2019). Unlocking the confusion around choke holds. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, March, 36-39.
Schlosser, M.D., Palmer, K. (2018). High risk arrest tactics. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, December, 46-49.
Schlosser, M.D. (2018). Responding to domestic disturbances. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, October, 38-40.
Tuyet-M., Helen N., Smith, A., Valgoi, M., Schlosser, M. D., Cha-Jua, S. K., Fiesta, J. (2018) Police recruits’ motivation to hear messages in multicultural education: do racial beliefs matter? Poster session presented at the annual American Psychology Association Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Schlosser, M.D. (2018). Unknown and known risk vehicle stops. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, July, 42, 7, 32-38.
Schlosser, M.D. (2018). Scenario-based training to reduce racially biased policing: understanding implicit bias. Law Enforcement Executive Forum, 18(2), 16-24.
Schlosser, M., & Simons, D. (2017, December 17). Research: Would cops notice a gun on the dashboard during a traffic stop?
Simons, D. J., & Schlosser, M. D. (2017). nattentional blindness for a gun during a simulated police vehicle stop. Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 2(1), 37.
Schlosser, M.D., Schlosser D.A. (2017). Control tactics and counter-tactics. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, September, 41, 9, 44-47.
chlosser, M.D. (2017). Escaping from standing choke holds. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, May, 41, 5, 54-57.
Schlosser, M.D. (2017). Using force scenarios for training. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, February, 40, 2, 46-48.
Schlosser, M.D. (2017). Getting the gun. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, January, 40, 1, 68-71.
Schlosser, M.D. (2016). Don’t forget about your baton. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, October, 40, 94-97.
Schlosser, M.D. (2016). In praise of pepper spray. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, July, 40, 7, 50-53.
Schlosser, M.D., Schlosser, D.A. (2016). Gaining compliance with targeted pressure. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, April, 40, 62-66.
Hughes, C.E., Hunter, C.D., Vargas, P.T., Schlosser, M. D., Malhi, R.S. (2016). Police endorse color-blind racial beliefs more than laypersons. Race and Social Problems, March 17, 1-11.
Schlosser, M.D. (2015). Instinct and knife attack. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, September, 39, 9, 42-45.
Schlosser, M.D., Schlosser, D.A. (2015). Strength in numbers: the best way to make an arrest with at least two officers for each arrestee. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, June, 39, 126-129.
Schlosser, M.D., Gahan, M. (2015). Police use of force: A descriptive analysis of Illinois police officers. Law Enforcement Executive Forum, 15, 2, 1-12.
Schlosser, M.D., Cha-Jua, S., Valgoi, M.J., Neville, H.A. (2015). Improving policing in a multiracial society in the United States: A new approach. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 10, 1, 115-121.
Schlosser, M.D. (2015). Proper use of force: a mix of education, training, experience, and common sense. Illinois Cops, May/June, 24.
Schlosser, M.D., Toberman, M.B. (2015). Reacting to gun grabs: There’s more to stopping this extremely deadly type of attack than just holding onto your weapon. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, April, 39, 4, 60-63.
Schlosser, M.D. (2015). Pepper spray remains a viable option for today’s police officers. Illinois Cops, March/April, 38
Schlosser, M.D. (2015). Getting proactive about gaining citizens’ trust. Illinois Cops, January/February, 36.
Schlosser, M.D. (2014). Responding to domestic disturbances. Illinois Cops, December, 26.
Schlosser, M.D., Schlosser, D.A. (2014) Rear wrist lock: Used correctly this technique can help you gain control of resisting suspects and keep you on your feet. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, November, 38, 11, 56-59.
Schlosser, M.D. (2014). Keeping police report writing simple. Illinois Cops, November, 25.
Schlosser, M.D. (2014). Some tips to making control tactics training realistic and safe. Illinois Cops, October, 31.
Schlosser, M.D. (2014). Making the “known risk” vehicle stop. Illinois Cops, September, 29.
Schlosser, M.D., J. McVicker. (2014). Two simple submissions that could save your life. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, August, 38, 8, 52-56.
Schlosser, M.D. (2014). Multiple roles and potential role conflict of a school resource officer: A case study of the Midwest police department’s school resource officer program in the United States. International Journal of Criminal Justice Science, 9, 1, 131-142.
Schlosser, M.D. (2014). Making the unknown risk vehicle stop. Illinois Cops, August, 31.
Schlosser, M.D. (2014). Tactical communications (aka: verbal judo). Illinois Cops, July, 34-35.
Schlosser, M.D., McKnight, M. (2014). Animal abuse and cruelty: Canine behavior and police response. Illinois Cops, June, 32.
Schlosser, M.D., Krupa, J. (2014). University of Illinois police training institute rejuvenated. Illinois Cops, May, 35.
Schlosser, M.D., Schlosser, D.A. (2014). Suspect contact and control. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, May, 46-49.
Schlosser, M.D., McVicker, J. (2014). Defending against the choke on the ground. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, February, 42-43
Schlosser, M.D., Beem, C. (2014). Concealed carry law will change tactics: But not mindset. Illinois Cops, February, 30-34.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013). Refreshing your handcuffing skills. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, November, 37, 11, 52-55.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013). Racial attitudes of police recruits in the United States Midwest police academy: A quantitative examination. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 8, 2, 215-224.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013). What is considered reasonable force in police encounters with passive resisters? Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, August, 37, 8, 58-61.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013). Guidelines for the control and arrest tactics instructor: How to create a safe learning environment. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, July.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013). Arresting active resisters: Knowing when to use force and how much to use is the key to controlling resistive suspects. Police the Law Enforcement Magazine, June, 37, 6, 128-131.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013) Training adults to become police officers at the University of Illinois police training institute. Law Enforcement Executive Forum, 13,2, 61-62.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013). Top-notch training for those who serve: A unique approach to training and education at the University of Illinois police training institute equips students with superior skills. Community Concierge Magazine, Summer, 6-7, 34-35.
Schlosser, M.D. (2013). The police training institute’s use of force scale: A valuable tool for recruit officer training. FBI National Academy, 15, 2, 16-17.
Allen, K., Schlosser, M.D. (2012) Functional fitness training for police recruits at the University of Illinois police training institute. Law Enforcement Executive Forum. 12, 2, 90-94.
Schlosser, M.D. (2011). Evaluating the Midwest police academy’s ability to prepare recruits to police in a diverse multicultural society.
Schlosser, M.D., Zimny, K. (2009). Adult learning at the police training institute. International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. 21, 1, 5-6.
Goodwillie, R., Schlosser, M. (2006). The juvenile and the juvenile justice system. In T. Dempsey & D. Coffey (Eds.), Law Enforcement for the 21st Century (pp. 177-190). Charlottesville, VA: Gould Publications.
Wiley, A., Schlosser, M.D. (2006). Preparing law enforcement recruits to cope with work-life stress. Law Enforcement Executive Forum. 6, 6, 113-117.
Schlosser, M.D. (2004) Fitness requirements for police officers. Law Enforcement Executive Forum. 4, 6, 41-47.
Archived Research
Archive of Research Project Participation
Holding Police Accountable for Systemic Racial Injustice: The Illinois SPOTLITE System
University of Illinois: Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program Grant, 2021 – 2022, $98,477
Project Leaders: Scott Althaus, Political Science and Cline Center for Advanced Social Research (Liberal Arts & Sciences); Michael Schlosser (Police Training Institute), Jennifer Robbennolt, Law (College of Law); Jay Jennings, Cline Center for Advanced Social Research (Liberal Arts & Sciences)
What is measured matters. Illinois law requires policing agencies to report each use of lethal force, to measure racial disparities in these incidents, and to report this information to the public. But this has not happened. The Illinois SPOTLITE system will fill this gap by creating accurate, comprehensive, and accessible data about lethal force incidents in Illinois from 2014 to the present. This data will empower communities, enhance accountability, identify agencies most in need of reform, and facilitate rigorous evaluation of reform efforts.
Infrastructure for Modern Educational Delivery Technologies: Nationwide Law Enforcement Training Infrastructure – A Study
Grant Number: 15STCIR00001-05-03, 2021-2022, $750,000
Project Leaders:Dr. Bill Cope, Learning Design and Leadership (College of Education); Dr. Mary Kalantzis Learning Design and Leadership (College of Education); Dr. Denice Hood (College of Education); Dr. Michael Schlosser (Police Training Institute); Randall Sandone, CIRI; Andrea Whitesell, CIRI; Dementro Powell, UIUC Public Safety; Shannon Holubetz (College of Education); Jen Whiting (College of Education)
Researchers in the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute (CIRI), a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, led an effort to assess current infrastructure and offer a blueprint for upgrading training systems, research, infrastructure, products, expertise, and services for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC). FLETC provides career-long training to law enforcement professionals to help them fulfill their responsibilities safely and proficiently. The one-year, $750,000 project will address all systems that contribute to creating, delivering, and managing curriculum. Press Release
Infusing Community Policing Strategies into Hot Spots Policing Practices: The Impacts on Police-Community Relations in Mid-Sized Cities.
SAMSHA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation (PI) (2021). U.S. Department of Justice, DOJ 2017-R2-CX-0012, 2017, $1M