Massad Ayoob draws from an additional three decades of experience to educate responsible firearms owners about the legal, ethical, and practical use of firearms in self defense-the armed citizens' rules of engagement. Deadly Force discusses: Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding use of lethal force by private citizens Learn about the social and psychological issues surrounding use of lethal force in defense of self or others Preparation and mitigation--steps the responsible armed citizen can/should take "After forty years as a practicing criminal defense attorney, I know that what Mas says, teaches, and writes is the best, state-of-the-art knowledge you can get." ~Jeff Weiner, Former President, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

In a cop's world it's kill or be killed, but the truth of the matter is that a shooting's aftermath is often the most dangerous time for the cop. This unique life- and career-saving manual contains every shred of critical information the police officer needs to survive the media, investigations and more.

Be prepared. Understand the law. Carry with confidence. When it comes to explaining the details of self-defense law, Massad Ayoob has most likely educated more armed citizens than any other author. With his groundbreaking title, In the Gravest Extreme (1980) and following up with Deadly Force (2014), Ayoob has helped hundreds of thousands of law-abiding citizens understand the serious responsibility that comes with using a firearm to defend themselves and their families. Deadly Force, 2nd Edition is a continuation of Ayoob's mission to educate gun owners on all aspects of lethal force laws. Drawing on more than four decades of experience as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases, and serving as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, Ayoob also educates through his Massad Ayoob Group classes such as the Armed Citizen's Rules of Engagement. There are legal, ethical and practical considerations that all gun owners need to be aware of, and Ayoob covers all of these angles in layman's terms. A hallmark of the original Deadly Force is a deep dive into case studies of nationally recognized lethal force court cases. Ayoob has added two more high-profile case studies in this second edition to help armed citizens understand what really happens in court cases and how to recognize facts in contrast to the "news" you get from mainstream media. Also new to this edition is a section providing updated, detailed information to help readers understand how to select the best attorney should they ever need one in the aftermath of a use-of-force event. Other thoroughly covered topics include: - Understanding the legal standards for self-defense - Castle doctrine and stand your ground laws - Debunking myths of self-defense - Explanation of "furtive movement" shootings - The realities of post-shooting psychological trauma - Commentary on problematic hardware - Ayoob's 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry

"A great book all concealed carry people should read." "The authors know what they are talking about." "If you care about your personal well-being, read this book, and be better prepared for the realities of the street." "This is a survival Bible for all officers." "Dr. Alexis Artwohl and Loren W. Christensen have teamed up to write what has become one of the most recognized and recommended books on the psychological side of deadly force and its effects on the ones who've used it." "The book will be extremely useful to individuals after a deadly force encounter, but its greatest value is to prepare those who will have to face combat." "In a field often plagued with subjective impressions, anecdotal mythology, and political agendas, this volume stands out as a science-based practical guide to understanding, preparing for, enduring, and recovering from a law enforcement deadly force encounter with your safety and sanity intact." ~ Laurence Miller, Ph.D., clinical, forensic and police psychologist In 1997, renown police psychologist Dr. Alexis Artwohl and retired police officer Loren W. Christensen (coauthor of On Combat) wrote Deadly Force Encounters: What Cops Need To Know To Mentally And Physically Prepare For And Survive A Gunfight. It quickly became an authoritative book for police officers, police academies, college courses, and citizens legally carrying a concealed weapon. In this information-packed second edition, Deadly Force Encounters, Cops & Citizens Defending Themselves and Others, the authors again focus on the most infrequent but most challenging part of the police profession: the use of deadly force. This book is not about laws, tactics, and equipment but how the science of human performance influences the people behind the badge. This knowledge is crucial for physical, legal, and emotional survival. The studies, stories, and references that fill this volume are also essential for any person caught in a life-threatening situation, particularly citizens in the concealed carry community. The goal is to help officers (and citizens) win the fight and win the aftermath. Introduction Chapter 1: Shootout with the Devil Chapter 2: The Survival Triangle Chapter 3: Community Policing Chapter 4: Human Performance Factors Chapter 5: Mindset Chapter 6: Fear Chapter 7: Responses to Handgun Wounds are Unpredictable Chapter 8: Citizen Force Multipliers Chapter 9: Attention, Perception, and Memory Chapter 10: Decision Making Chapter 11: The Survival Bias in Decision Making Chapter 12: Training Chapter 13: Legal Survival Chapter 14: Investigations and the Courtroom Chapter 15: Short-Term Reactions to a Deadly Force Encounter Chapter 16: Traumatic Stress Reactions Chapter 17: Police Officers and Job Stress Chapter 18: Organization Stress Chapter 19: Resiliency Chapter 20: Impact on Families Bibliography

"With concealed carry handguns, ammo, gear and techniques evolving rapidly, it's more critical than ever to stay current. Previously available only inside the walls of his classroom, Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry Volume 2 gives armed citizens access to Massad Ayoob's treasure trove of experience in handgun selection and shooting technique, tactics, gear choices, best calibers and how to navigate an increasingly complex legal terrain. No single book could reveal everything Mas knows, but this new volume takes you further than any other resource available, outside of actually attending a week-long training program with the man himself" -- Amazon.com.

"The nation's leading experts on personal protection, self-defense and concealed carry deliver authoritative guidance from their areas of expertise and personal experience."--Amazon.com

Police auditing merits the attention of both practitioners and academicians for two primary reasons. First, police auditing meets the need of police administrators to know about the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of their organization and operations. Second, it provides an important mechanism for the public and its elected officials to fulfill their oversight responsibilities. This book provides a comprehensive examination of theories, standards, procedures, applications, and evaluations of police audits to allow the reader to obtain a detailed understanding of different aspects and types of police audits and apply the principles of auditing and data collection to various police programs. The book is readable for different audiences as it provides a review of police auditing along with discussions of planned change and incorporates standards and procedures in police auditing into social scientific research process and methods. The book is aimed at three types of readers. First, it provides police executives and managers with a timely and necessary understanding of police auditing as they conduct budget reviews and organizational diagnoses. Second, it serves as a valuable source of information for auditors and researchers who are either charged with the responsibility to perform police audits directly or engaged in evaluating audited police programs. Third, students in criminal justice programs will benefit from this book in courses that address research methods and police accountability issues.