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Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have deliberately induced officers to shoot, intentionally forcing a confrontation that has left officers with little or no choice but to use deadly force. The author discusses types of officer assisted suicide, actions typically preceding a confrontation, and consequences for the precipitator, family members, and police officers.

Type: Publication
Length: 6 pages
Publication Date: August 1, 2018
Agencies: International Association of Chiefs of Police
Topics: Assaults on Law Enforcement, Officer Safety, High-Risk Calls, Critical Incidents, Active Shooter Events, Suicide by Cop, Officer Involved Shooting
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