Publications by authors named "Zvi Lankovsky"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the energy parameters and traumatic potential of different weighted projectiles shot from a sling by police officers.
- The trials involved various projectile types, including round steel balls and asymmetrically shaped stones, revealing that heavier projectiles (over 100g) can cause significant injuries like fractures and serious head trauma.
- Based on the findings, it is recommended that police officers wear full riot gear and maintain a minimum safe distance of 60m from potential threats, with helmets required at up to 200m to prevent severe injuries.
Background: Low-velocity rubber bullets were used by Israeli police to control riots by Israeli-Arabs in early October, 2000. We aimed to establish the factors that contribute to severity of blunt and penetrating injuries caused by these missiles.
Methods: We analysed medical records of 595 casualties admitted.