TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - Policies on less-than-lethal force in law enforcement agencies
JO  - Policing (Bradford)
A1  - McEwen, Tom
SP  - 39
EP  - 59
VL  - 20
IS  - 1
N2  - Analyzes policies from 96 law enforcement agencies on their use of less-than-lethal force. Includes a review of several topics: policy purpose, definitions of lethal and less-than-lethal force, provisions for authorized and unauthorized weapons, training requirements, avoiding excessive force, medical aid and report requirements. Concludes that most policies are deficient in one or more topic areas. Provides recommendations on how to improve these policies.<p /> 
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SN  - 1363-951X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13639519710162006
ID  - ref1
ER  -