ABSTRACT

Develop easy-to-follow policies that apply to your department's needs.

Every time an officer discharges his weapon, whether or not anyone is hit, there is an investigation. However, most police agencies have allowed their investigations to evolve and change as each incident occurs, causing public distrust, unnecessary litigation, and great h

chapter 1|8 pages

Why Use a Model?

chapter 2|14 pages

Developing a Use-of-Force Policy

chapter 3|4 pages

Assigning Investigative Responsibility

chapter 4|8 pages

Scene Investigation

chapter 5|4 pages

Handling Suspects

chapter 6|4 pages

Interviewing Witnesses

chapter 8|26 pages

Documenting Incidents

chapter 9|10 pages

Investigating Forced and Assisted Suicides

chapter 10|18 pages

Investigating In-Custody Deaths

chapter 11|16 pages

Working with Incident Review Boards

chapter 12|6 pages

Use of Force by Tactical Units

chapter 13|6 pages

Multijuristictional Investigations

chapter 15|12 pages

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

chapter 16|12 pages

Checklists and Sample Forms