Officer-Involved Shootings and Use of Force: Practical Investigative Techniques, Second Edition (Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Randy Dickson (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

- Craig Dodd, Lieutenant
Fort Collins Police Department, Colorado

- David F. Kallas
Executive Director
Las Vegas Police Protective Association Metro, Inc.

- Paul N. Conner
Former LVMPD Homicide Lieutenant and Chief of Detectives
Currently Chief of Police, City of Round Rock, Texas

- Sheriff Jerry Keller
CEO of Las Vegas Metro Police Department and
President of the Major Cities Chiefs Association

A COP'S COP. No one else was more respected by fellow officers, victims' families and prosecutors than Detective Dave Hatch. A police deadly force investigation is a delicate balancing act. The detective must conduct an exhaustive investigation to satisfy the public that the police can indeed police themselves, while simultaneously remaining keenly aware of how easily an officer can become embittered when treated as a suspect. … When the late night phone call came advising me of the 'officer involved shooting of my nightmares,' there was only one choice to lead the investigation: Detective Dave Hatch.

A COPS COP. No one else was more respected by fellow officers, victims families and prosecutors than Detective Dave Hatch. A police deadly force investigation is a delicate balancing act. The detective must conduct an exhaustive investigation to satisfy the public that the police can indeed police themselves, while simultaneously remaining keenly aware of how easily an officer can become embittered when treated as a suspect. … When the late night phone call came advising me of the officer involved shooting of my nightmares, there was only one choice to lead the investigation: Detective Dave Hatch.

An established investigative protocol can go along way toward assisting the department that faces a use of force or officer-involved shooting investigation. It is here that David Hatch's book begins to be of value to the investigator. Through case studies and assessment of previous incidents, Hatch demonstrates the need for such a protocol, describes the elements of the protocol, and discusses how to use the protocol before, during, and after the investigation. . . Anyone who has the duty of investigating officer-involved shooting or use of force should read this book, and anyone who is developing policies will find it indispensable.
-David A. Armstrong, Ph.D., McNeese State University

An established investigative protocol can go along way toward assisting the department that faces a use of force or officer-involved shooting investigation. It is here that David Hatchs book begins to be of value to the investigator. Through case studies and assessment of previous incidents, Hatch demonstrates the need for such a protocol, describes the elements of the protocol, and discusses how to use the protocol before, during, and after the investigation. . . Anyone who has the duty of investigating officer-involved shooting or use of force should read this book, and anyone who is developing policies will find it indispensable.
-David A. Armstrong, Ph.D., McNeese State University

As a 23-year Police Officer of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and an experienced investigator, I am truly pleased to see that [David Hatch has] taken the time to put his vast law enforcement experiences as a veteran Homicide Detective into words. …It has been a long time coming that officers, and more importantly, Police Administrators have a guide to better assist them before, during and after Officer-Involved Shootings and police-related deaths.

As a 23-year Police Officer of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and an experienced investigator, I am truly pleased to see that [David Hatch has] taken the time to put his vast law enforcement experiences as a veteran Homicide Detective into words. …It has been a long time coming that officers, and more importantly, Police Administrators have a guide to better assist them before, during and after Officer-Involved Shootings and police-related deaths.

I can think of no one better qualified to write on the issue and their experiences with OIS/police-related deaths and the investigation of same.

The expertise and knowledge [the author has] shared with officers from our agency over the past three years has been phenomenal. …[His] matter of fact training style is conducive to keeping the interest of students and makes for an optimal learning environment. …our agency practices many of the philosophies and protocols [he has] given us over the years. We have found his information to be updated and in line with how we do business.

The expertise and knowledge [the author has] shared with officers from our agency over the past three years has been phenomenal. …[His] matter of fact training style is conducive to keeping the interest of students and makes for an optimal learning environment. …our agency practices many of the philosophies and protocols [he has] given us over the years. We have found his information to be updated and in line with how we do business. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

Officer-Involved Shootings and Use of Force: Practical Investigative Techniques, Second Edition continues to provide sound and sober models, protocols, and procedures to handle the highly charged fall-out from officer involved shootings. Written by cops for cops, it is designed to address the needs of the agency, the rights of the employee, and the concerns of the public, and give law enforcement the policies and tools to properly investigate and document this high profile area.

Updated and expanded, the second edition welcomes contributions from Randy Dickson, one of the nation’s leading experts, who presents new recommendations for post-incident support and the emotional aspect of these traumatic events, including the potential for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered by the officer. Other new chapters include a study of incidents involving less lethal weapons, such as Tasers, a model policy for documenting these incidents, and the latest findings on positional asphyxia and Excited Delirium Deaths. The book also includes additional information on report writing and the proper handling of media and public information policy. The author offers expert tips on procedures including handling suspects, interviewing witnesses and employees, and investigating the scene, as well as critical points for working with assisted suicides. New, up-to-date case studies illustrate and explain the need for consistent, reliable protocols to protect the agency, the officer, and the public from unnecessary litigation, public distrust, media frenzy, and harm to either the agency’s or the officer’s reputation.

Applicable to all levels including city, county, state, and federal law enforcement, thisSecond Editioncontains an “outstanding presentation of guidelines, authority, and assignment responsibility to establish the best organizational team structure to investigate [officer-involved] shootings,” says Larry Moore, Certified Emergency Manager, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 2 edition (June 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849387981
• ISBN-13: 978-0849387982
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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