POLICE POLICY ON THE USE OF FIREARMS (FROM POLICE PATROL READINGS, 2D ED. 1970, BY SAMUEL G CHAPMAN SEE NCJ-01974)

• NCJ Number: 15191
• Author(s): S G CHAPMAN
• Date Published: 1970
• Length: 23 pages
• Corporate Author: Charles C. Thomas
• Publication Format: Document
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. ARTICLE FROM POLICE CHIEF, JULY 1967.

Annotation

A DISCUSSION OF THE FACTORS AND VARIABLES ASSOCIATED WITH A POLICY FOR THE USE OF FIREARMS, TOGETHER WITH A PROPOSED MODEL FIREARMS USE POLICY.

Abstract

A STANDARD FOR RESTRICTED USE OF FIREARMS IS ENCOURAGED. THE NECESSARY DEFENSE FROM DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OF AN INNOCENT PARTY, IN OFFICER'S DEFENSE OF HIMSELF, APPREHENSION OF DANGEROUS FELONS, AN ALARM IN EXTREME EMERGENCIES, THE KILLING OF A DANGEROUS ANIMAL, AND FOR TARGET PRACTICE ON AN APPROVED RANGE ARE THE SUGGESTED CIRCUMSTANCES FOR USING FIREARMS. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE POLICY ARE ALSO OFFERRED.