NCJ Number
175342
Date Published
1998
Length
296 pages
Annotation
This book discusses threats to law enforcement officers' safety and how to deal effectively with those threats.
Abstract
Nineteen chapters examine: (1) actual case histories and statistics illustrating officers' fatal errors; (2) preparations for personal survival; (3) specific steps to survival; (4) handling the suspicious person or situation; (5) dangers and safety measures involved in vehicle contacts; (6) safe prisoner handling; (7) the perils of persons "under the influence"; (8) safe handling of crime-in-progress calls; (9) safely defusing disturbance calls; (10) the dangers of domestic violence intervention; (11) how to search a building or other structure for an offender; (12) handling barricades and hostage takers, negotiation techniques; (13) the dangers of high-speed vehicle pursuits; (14) safe raids and warrant service; (15) working with emotionally disturbed people; (16) safety in off-duty activities; (17) dealing with terrorist groups; (18) threats ranging from accidents to mental health dangers; and (19) police management's responsibilities concerning officer safety. Bibliography, index