Suicide by Cop: Inducing Officers to Shoot. Practical Direction for Recognition, Resolution, and Recovery

This book provides practical information on the recognition, resolution, & recovery from incidents of victim-precipitated homicide (also known as suicide by cop). Strategies for resolving these situations without violence & information on strategies that do not work is presented. Advice from legal experts on what to expect in court, & protecting officers & their agencies from liability is included. Self-care strategies for officers involved in these incidents are suggested. Media & public reactions to these cases are also discussed.