Police, Race & Deadly Force Encounters: A Case Study Approach

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Examination of police deadly force situations using a case study approach to analyze high profile incidents. Emphasis on the current law regarding police use-of-force, police training and application of use-of-force, case studies of deadly force encounters between police and citizens, existing academic literature on police use of deadly force, and the racial and social implications of deadly force situations within a community. Introduction to the foundational legal terms and concepts associated with police use-of-force and citizen interaction.