In defense of self and others-- issues, facts & fallacies
Subtitle: the realities of the law enforcement's use of deadly force
By: by Urey W. Patrick, John C. Hall.
Contributors: Hall, John C.
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Durham, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 299
Subjects: Police shootings -- United States.; Police -- United States.
Description: From the Publisher: In Defense of Self and Others-is one of the few books addressing the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and it is the first to do so comprehensively. It thoroughly and objectively examines and explains the law governing the use of deadly force and the physical realities of these critical, dangerous incidents. The text is comprehensively documented, footnoted and interspersed with clear examples and explanatory asides.
Table of contents: title: Legal & procedural history; title: Federal constitutional standards; title: The use of deadly force; title: Wound ballistics; title: Training versus qualification; title: Physiological imperatives; title: Tactical factors & misconceptions; title: Suicide by cop & the mentally ill; title: Risk & responsibility; title: Aftermath & impact; title: Deadly force policy considerations; title: Case histories.