In defense of self and others-- : issues, facts & fallacies--the realities of law enforcement's use of deadly force / Urey W. Patrick, John C. Hall.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Patrick, Urey W. (Urey Woodworth)
Other Authors: Hall, John C. (John Creighton)
Language:English
Published: Durham, NC : Carolina Academic Press, [2005], ©2005.
Subjects:
Police shootings > United States.
Police > United States.
Online Access:
Connect to: Table of contents - All users (Cataloging @ Library of Congress)
Physical Description:xiv, 299 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The law--a brief survey of history & procedures
  • Federal constitutional standards
  • The use of deadly force
  • Wound ballistics
  • Training vs qualification
  • Physiological imperatives
  • Tactical factors & misconceptions
  • Suicide by cop & the mentally ill subject
  • Risks and responsibilities
  • Aftermath & impact
  • Deadly force policies
  • Case histories.