The Invariable Evolution: Police Use of Force in America

A challenging and controversial topic, police use of force, covered in a way to explain the “why” in a straightforward and unbiased manner.The Invariable Evolution: Police Use of Force in America introduces today’s students to the real-world application of using force in the police mission. Co-authored by a current and a retired police supervisor/trainer/academician, this informative book provides all the necessary information to understand laws, policies, liabilities and trends.Written in a style with instructing at the forefront, The Invariable Evolution: Police Use of Force in America; focuses on providing the reader with sample reports, scenarios, and video links to enhance the understanding of this important topic. A pre-test and post-test, along with thought provoking and discussion evoking student essay assignments are included as pull out pages or in the supplement. PowerPoint and other resources are available to any instructor looking to adopt the text. Recommended by police professionals and community leaders are a great reference.