Police Use of Force: Judgment, Reality, and Constitutional Reasonableness: A Guide for Law Enforcement Officers, Supervisors, Administrators, and the

About this book

Police use of force is one of the most scrutinized and misunderstood actions in modern society. Too often, force is judged through slow-motion video, hindsight, and unrealistic expectations that ignore the realities officers face in rapidly evolving, high-stress encounters. This book provides a clear, constitutionally grounded explanation of how force decisions are actually made, how courts evaluate those decisions, and why human performance, resistance, and context matter.

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9781977290182

Publisher

Outskirts Press

Published

March 25, 2026

Pages

102

Weight

7 oz

Subject

Political Science