Known statewide as the definitive guide to the rights and obligations established by the act covering peace officer discipline. CPER’s Pocket Guide offers a clear explanation of the protections relating to investigations, interrogations, self-incrimination, privacy, polygraph exams, searches, personnel files, administrative appeals, and more. The Guide also includes the text of the act and summaries of all important cases, a table of cases, glossary, and index of terms. -- from publisher.

Michael Josephson discusses ethical values and decision-making techniques as he explores the everyday pressures that can compromise our integrity.

Law Enforcement, Policing, & Security

Domestic Violence Response - A Guide for California Peace Officers: is directed specifically at the first responder - the cop on the street. There is much to consider when dealing with the domestic violence victim . . . the abuser . . . the children. Peace officers must ask themselves, "Do I really know what I must do?" This book provides: O Practical tools officers can use - today O A quick reference guide of domestic violence crimes O Samples of useful forms for domestic violence investigations O An in-depth review of domestic violence crimes and authorities O Tips to help the individual officer with curtailing domestic violence O Information and procedures to increase service of court restraining orders O Motivation for officers to carry out their duties to protect victims and themselves

Detailed and practical instruction for interpreting the newly published MMPI-2-RF

The growing concern over the number of accidental firearm shootings, especially those involving children, prompted passage of the initial handgun safety law which went into effect in 1994. The stated intent of the California Legislature in enacting the current FSC law is for persons who obtain firearms to have a basic familiarity with those firearms, including, but not limited to, the safe handling and storage of those firearms. The statutory authority for this program is contained in Penal Code sections 26840 and 31610 through 31700. These statutes mandate DOJ to develop, implement and maintain the FSC Program. Pursuant to Penal Code section 26840, a firearms dealer cannot deliver a firearm unless the person receiving the firearm presents a valid FSC, which is obtained by passing a written test on firearm safety. Prior to taking delivery of a firearm from a licensed firearms dealer, the purchaser/recipient must also successfully perform a safe handling demonstration with that firearm..