Use of Force Investigations: A Manual for Law Enforcement

by Kevin R. Davis

A comprehensive manual on the legal and practical aspects of police use of force and force investigations designed for street officers, front-line supervisors, investigators, attorneys, police unions and agency administrators. Suitable for basic academy and in-service training this manual contains information on constitutional parameters, teaching use of force, agency policy, street application, reporting and investigating incidents of the use of deadly or non-deadly force by police officers in the United States.

210 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2012

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be required reading for any use of force investigator or police supervisor. Solid and valuable information for any law enforcement officer.

[Lydia VanOsdol]

Exasperating. Glad for the perspective I guess. But disturbed by the apparent disregard for human life — if you’re a “suspect” of course. No real discussion/analysis on the misapplication of force and police brutality. The author seems instead to praise “aggressive” officers and advocates for LESS restriction on use of force.

[Fred Leland · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Kreig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, really helps you understand what is generally expected from everyone up and down the chain of command after a use of force incident. As well as a bunch of information about what good departments do (and what bad departments do) with policies regarding laws and thoughts about "force continuum's" (they are bad, cough cough...). I would suggest reading this, especially if you are or thinking about becoming a police officer.

[Tom Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book on Police use of force and the investigation of that use of force. Written for law enforcement supervisors, investigators and administrators.