Deadly Force Encounters: What Cops Need To Know To Mentally And Physically Prepare For And Survive A Gunfight

by Alexis Artwohl

In a cop's world it's kill or be killed, but the truth of the matter is that a shooting's aftermath is often the most dangerous time for the cop. This unique life- and career-saving manual contains every shred of critical information the police officer needs to survive the media, investigations and more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Police, Military Fiction

272 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 30, 1997

Reviews

[Kb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is highly recommend to every Warrior who may have to use deadly force during a lethal encounter.

[Chantelle C Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book review

A great read for any law enforcement or armed security types to read and understand and should be mandatory reading policy writers who supervise them!!

[Jessica]

Included on The Cornered Cat's good books:

Don’t let the word “cop” in the title fool you—this book is as relevant to you as an armed citizen as it is to law enforcement officers. In it, you’ll find crucial information about the effects of sudden stress on the human body, and learn ways to use that stress to help you fight and win against a determined attacker.

On The Active Response Training's recommended reading.

[Jerry Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written with those who may have to use lethal force clearly in mind. Therefore goes through the typical consequences faced by those who, let's face it, have to kill someone in the line of duty.

Therefore naturally factual and pragmatic and highly interesting even for those of us who, hopefully, never find ourselves in this position.

[Stephen Challis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book I read while researching my book,debarred the use of Arms.
This book was recommended to me by Lt Col Grossman .and it does contain a wealth of information gleaned from debriefing Offices involved in deadly force situations.
If you carry a gun as part of you lifestyle then this book is a real eye opener.

[Greener · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be read by anyone who carries a gun.

Cops and unsworn citizen carriers alike should read this book. So much good info here. I'll be recommending it to others on my department and rereading it.

[Bernard Hogancamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 1st edition was a must read....this edition even more so in today's world of policing.

Great source of vital information for those who wish to understand law enforcement and it's challenges. Thoughtful, insightful and well resourced.

[Yarblesbloody Jones]

re reading

[Sparta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a bit disappointed in this 2nd edition. I would have liked less stories and more indepth science. Still, a useful resource.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book which discusses what to expect and how to train for deadly force encounters.