Author Description

Reviews current practices and procedures in using force by law enforcement officers in New Jersey. Recommends reforms that would renew the traditional sense of trust between the public and the law enforcement community and restore a sense of common cause between law-abiding citizens and law-abiding law enforcement officers. Covers: selection and training of police officers, investigation of complaints of excessive force, law governing the use of force, general principles of justification, and much more. Applicable to every state and locality. Bibliography.