Leadership: Texas Hold 'Em Style
Andrew J. Harvey  More Info

Above the Law Police and the Excessive Use of Force
Jerome H Skolnick  More Info

The legal aspects of criminal justice management are an intergal part of criminal justice course work.

Critical Incident Liability

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Module One

 

Each Module has topics that should all be addressed in single paper.  The minimum length of the paper is 5-7 pages for each module.

 

Topics:

 

1. Legal and Liability issues with Use of Force - Report should include: Case Law: Tennessee v Garner, 47. U.S. 1, (Findlaw - http://laws.findlaw.com/us/471/1.html ) Deadly Force - Non-Deadly Force - Reasons to Use Force - Legal Standards - The Involved Officer - Investigation - Training - Weapons and Tactics use of K-9s, Non-Lethal Weapons, Prosecutorial vs Defense Considerations

Recent decisions by LAPD and LASO with regards to officers firing at moving vehicles should be considered. (See NBC Video at: http://www.nbc4.tv/news/4588780/detail.html?rss=la&psp=news)

Related article on LAPDs change of policy: Police Magazine http://www.policemag.com/t_cipick.cfm?rank=91345

 

2. Legal and Liability issues related to Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Operation - Material should include: Research Findings - Types of Pursuits - Policies and Procedures - Types of Vehicles - Tactics and Alternatives - Officer Response and Reaction - Roadblocks and Ramming - Control Issues - Types of Emergency Response

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