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From the Publisher: In Defense of Self and Others-is one of the few books addressing the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and it is the first to do so comprehensively. It thoroughly and objectively examines and explains the law governing the use of deadly force and the physical realities of these critical, dangerous incidents. The text is comprehensively documented, footnoted and interspersed with clear examples and explanatory asides.
Library's review
In Defense of Self and Others...is one of the few books addressing the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and it is the firrst to do so comprehensively. It thoroughly and objectively examines and explains the law governing the use of deadly force and the physical realities of these
Undoubtedly, the most unique aspect of this book is the expertise of the author. Acquired during almost 60 years of combined law enforcement experience, it reflects a blend of the legal with the practical that is unprecendented. It also ensures faithfulness to the U.S. Supreme Court's admontion that a proper review of deadly force must be from the 'perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene.'
The result is a book that stands alone as a source of information for the law enforcement and legal communities,. Judges, educators, the media, students, and anyone else who desires to be informed on this highly important topic will find it to be of great interest and benefit.
'...it is admirably clear and easy to understand. It combines John's unique depth of knowledge of he law with Pat's comprehensive and extensive practical expertise in weapons and deadly force factors. Reading it will make for better cops, and for cops who will be more likely to return home alive at end of watch after having done good work while on duty.'-Tom Clancy
John C. Hall is an attorney and a retired FBI Agent. A native of Kentucky, he is a graduate of Morehead State Universiy and the University of Louisville School of Law and is a member of the Kentucky Bar. In the course of a 32-year career with the FBI, he served as an investigator, a legal instructor, a firearms instructor, and a SWAT team member. Mr. Hall spent the last several years of his career at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia where he served as a legal instructor and as Unit Chief of the FBI's Firearms training Unit. He has published numerous articles on consititutional law including the use of deadly force. He currently resides in Fredercksburg, Virginia.
Urey W. Patrick graduated from Princeton University in 1968, and served n the U.S. Navy for four years. He began his career with the FBI in April 1973 as an Investigatory Special Agent and was assigned to various U.S. cities. He spent 14 of his 24 years with the Bureau at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. 12 years in the Firearms Training Unit, rising to the position of assistant Unit Chief and later as the Director of Admissions fo the FBI National Academy. Retired since January 1887, Mr. Patrick is now an expert consultant in issues involving use of force, deadly force, police practices, and weapon-related matters. He testfies throughout the country predominantly on behalf of law enforcement officers/agents being sued in the aftermath of a use of force. He resides in Maine.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 The law-A brief survey of history & procedures
Chapter 2 Federal constitutional standards
Chapter 3 The use of deadly force
Chapter 4 Wound balllistics
Chapter 5 Training vs. qualification
Chapter 6 Physiological imperatives
Chapter 7 Tactical factors & misconceptions
Chapter 8 Suicide by cop & the mentally ill subject
Chapter 9 Risks and responsibilities
Chapter 10 Aftermath & impact
Chapter 11 Deadly force policies
Chapter 12 Case histories
Patricia Pace, et al., v. Nicholas Capobianco, et al.
A. Marie Pasteur v. United States of America, et al.
Estate of Errol Shaw v. David Krupinski
Al Seymour and Peggy Sue Seymour v. City of Houson & J.G. Lopez
Karla Guadalupe, et al., v. City of New Bedford, et al.
Juan-Jose Guerra Morales v. U.S.
Estate of Robert Woodward v. Town of Brattleboro, et al.
Appendix A Fourth Amendment Outline
Index
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critical, dangerous incidents. The text is comprehensively documented, footnoted and interspersed with clear examples and explanatory asides.Undoubtedly, the most unique aspect of this book is the expertise of the author. Acquired during almost 60 years of combined law enforcement experience, it reflects a blend of the legal with the practical that is unprecendented. It also ensures faithfulness to the U.S. Supreme Court's admontion that a proper review of deadly force must be from the 'perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene.'
The result is a book that stands alone as a source of information for the law enforcement and legal communities,. Judges, educators, the media, students, and anyone else who desires to be informed on this highly important topic will find it to be of great interest and benefit.
'...it is admirably clear and easy to understand. It combines John's unique depth of knowledge of he law with Pat's comprehensive and extensive practical expertise in weapons and deadly force factors. Reading it will make for better cops, and for cops who will be more likely to return home alive at end of watch after having done good work while on duty.'-Tom Clancy
John C. Hall is an attorney and a retired FBI Agent. A native of Kentucky, he is a graduate of Morehead State Universiy and the University of Louisville School of Law and is a member of the Kentucky Bar. In the course of a 32-year career with the FBI, he served as an investigator, a legal instructor, a firearms instructor, and a SWAT team member. Mr. Hall spent the last several years of his career at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia where he served as a legal instructor and as Unit Chief of the FBI's Firearms training Unit. He has published numerous articles on consititutional law including the use of deadly force. He currently resides in Fredercksburg, Virginia.
Urey W. Patrick graduated from Princeton University in 1968, and served n the U.S. Navy for four years. He began his career with the FBI in April 1973 as an Investigatory Special Agent and was assigned to various U.S. cities. He spent 14 of his 24 years with the Bureau at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. 12 years in the Firearms Training Unit, rising to the position of assistant Unit Chief and later as the Director of Admissions fo the FBI National Academy. Retired since January 1887, Mr. Patrick is now an expert consultant in issues involving use of force, deadly force, police practices, and weapon-related matters. He testfies throughout the country predominantly on behalf of law enforcement officers/agents being sued in the aftermath of a use of force. He resides in Maine.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 The law-A brief survey of history & procedures
Chapter 2 Federal constitutional standards
Chapter 3 The use of deadly force
Chapter 4 Wound balllistics
Chapter 5 Training vs. qualification
Chapter 6 Physiological imperatives
Chapter 7 Tactical factors & misconceptions
Chapter 8 Suicide by cop & the mentally ill subject
Chapter 9 Risks and responsibilities
Chapter 10 Aftermath & impact
Chapter 11 Deadly force policies
Chapter 12 Case histories
Patricia Pace, et al., v. Nicholas Capobianco, et al.
A. Marie Pasteur v. United States of America, et al.
Estate of Errol Shaw v. David Krupinski
Al Seymour and Peggy Sue Seymour v. City of Houson & J.G. Lopez
Karla Guadalupe, et al., v. City of New Bedford, et al.
Juan-Jose Guerra Morales v. U.S.
Estate of Robert Woodward v. Town of Brattleboro, et al.
Appendix A Fourth Amendment Outline
Index
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ISBN
1594600546 / 9781594600548
Publication
Carolina Academic Press 700 Kent Street Durham, NC 27701