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.

Author/Creator:

Patrick, Urey W. (Urey Woodworth)

Publication:

Durham, NC : Carolina Academic Press, c2005.

Format/Description:

Book
xiv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects:

Police shootings -- United States.
Police -- United States.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contributor:

Hall, John C. (John Creighton)

ISBN:

1594600546

OCLC:

55019273

Online:

Table of contents
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0417/2004009532.html

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