Investigation and prevention of officer-involved deaths /

Each year, too many law enforcement officers die in the line of duty and too many people are killed by the police. Yet, can any of these deaths be avoided? To answer this we must investigate the nature and causes of these deaths in an unbiased and objective manner to highlight and expose weaknesses...

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Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Wecht, Cyril H., 1931-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2011.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Each year, too many law enforcement officers die in the line of duty and too many people are killed by the police. Yet, can any of these deaths be avoided? To answer this we must investigate the nature and causes of these deaths in an unbiased and objective manner to highlight and expose weaknesses in policy that can be amended through more rigorous, enlightened, and culture-sensitive training. Examining hypothetical cases drawn from the most prevalent and typical officer-involved deaths in recent years, Investigation and Prevention of Officer-Involved Deaths.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 195 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781420063752
1420063758
9781466543201
1466543205
0429249233
9780429249235