POLICE VEHICULAR PURSUITS; CONTENTS; Chapter 1 PUBLIC AND POLICE POLICY; Chapter 2 PREVIOUS RESEARCH; Chapter 3 LIABILITY AND NEGLIGENCE; Chapter 4 STATE TORT LAW; Chapter 5 FEDERAL LIABILITY LAW; Chapter 6 USE OF FORCE AND VEHICULAR PURSUITS; Chapter 7 NATIONAL PURSUIT POLICY; INDEX
Summary
The field of police vehicular pursuits is replete with complex, often conflicting, legal issues. The consequences of negligence can have far- reaching implications for law enforcement agencies as well as individuals. While this book is not an indepth legal analysis of pursuit ramifications, it provides discriminating readers with the most up-to-date guide to understanding the many legal intricacies involved with police pursuits. The text provides comprehensive examination of legal aspects underlying police department pursuits and policy considerations; exploration of liability and negligence