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Taylor & Francis Ltd Officer-Involved Shootings And Use Of Force 2007 Edition by David E. Hatch, Randy Dickson
Officer-Involved Shootings and Use of Force: Practical Investigative Techniques, Second Edition continues to provide sound and sober models, protocols, and procedures to handle the highly charged fall-out from officer involved shootings. Written by cops for cops, it is designed to address the needs of the agency, the rights of the employee, and the concerns of the public, and give law enforcement the policies and tools to properly investigate and document this high profile area. Updated and expanded, the second edition welcomes contributions from Randy Dickson, one of the nation's leading experts, who presents new recommendations for post-incident support and the emotional aspect of these traumatic events, including the potential for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered by the officer. Other new chapters include a study of incidents involving less lethal weapons, such as Tasers, a model policy for documenting these incidents, and the latest findings on positional asphyxia and Excited Delirium Deaths. The book also includes additional information on report writing and the proper handling of media and public information policy. The author offers expert tips on procedures including handling suspects, interviewing witnesses and employees, and investigating the scene, as well as critical points for working with assisted suicides. New, up-to-date case studies illustrate and explain the need for consistent, reliable protocols to protect the agency, the officer, and the public from unnecessary litigation, public distrust, media frenzy, and harm to either the agency's or the officer's reputation. Applicable to all levels including city, county, state, and federal law enforcement, thisSecond Editioncontains an "outstanding presentation of guidelines, authority, and assignment responsibility to establish the best organizational team structure to investigate [officer-involved] shootings," says Larry Moore, Certified Emergency Manager, Knoxville, Tennessee. Why Use a Model Policy Background Homicide Investigation Developing a Use of Force Policy Introduction Taser Model Policy Assigning Investigative Responsibility Need for Investigative Guidelines Investigative Authority Organizational Structure Investigative Response Summary Scene Investigation Introduction Duties of Incident Scene Investigators Incident Scene Investigation Handling Suspects Introduction Uninjured Suspect Injured Suspect Deceased Suspect Interviewing Witnesses Introduction General Guidelines Preliminary Statements Opening Questions Questioning About Incident Closing Interviewing Employees Involved in Incidents of Violence Introduction General Guidelines Protecting the Employee's Welfare and Civil Rights Employee Interview Post-Interview Procedures Summary Documenting Incidents Introduction Report Preparation Investigating Forced and Assisted Suicides Introduction Suicidal Actions Strategies for Crisis Negotiators and First Responders Investigating Suicidal Suspect Incidents Employee Interview Summary Investigating In-Custody Deaths Introduction Investigative Guidelines Positional Asphyxia and Excited Delirium Deaths The Myth of Positional Asphyxia Excited Delirium Less lethal Weapons Case Studies Comments/Conclusions Excited Delirium Model Policy Summary Working with Incident Review Boards Introduction Incident Review Boards Model of Review Board Garrity v New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967) Examples of Administrative Warnings LVMPD Officer Training Program Board Presentation for Use of Force Incidents Alternatives to Use of Deadly Force Use of Force by Tactical Units Introduction Liability Issues Responsibilities of Tactical Units Documentation of training and operations National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Investigations involving Tactical Unit Officers Multijurisdictional Investigations Introduction Implementation of Multijurisdictional Team Model Policy Definitions Investigative Response Summary Handling the Media and Politically Charged Situations Introduction Dissemination of Information Case Studies Summary The Individual Impact of Officer-Involved Shootings Perceptions, Reactions and Reality The Body's Response The Mind's Response Measuring the Occurrence Rate: Perceptions, Responses and Distortions Summary Post-Incident Officer Support Introduction Pre-Incident Preparation and Education: Mechanics and Mindsets The Role of the Peer Support Officer Peer Support Team Development Peer Support Personnel Recruitment Peer Support Training Psychological Services Policies Mental Health Service Providers Mental Health Services and the Bigger Picture Summary Checklists and Sample Forms Introduction Incident Roster Crime Scene Access Log Crime Scene Checklist Index