Abstract

Aspects of Police use of Deadly Force in North America: the Phenomenon of Victim-Precipitated Homicide

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Year: 2004 Source: Thesis (Ph.D.)-Simon Fraser University, 2004. 344p. SIEC No: 20050601

This doctoral research examined the underlying reasons for police use of deadly force & potential deadly force, in Canada & the United States, from 1980 through 2002. Within this context, the phenomenon of victim-precipitated homicide, also known as “suicide-by-cop,” is examined. (175 refs)