NCJ Number
19412
Date Published
Unknown
Length
24 pages
Annotation
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE ILLINOIS CRIMINAL STATUTES AND CASE LAW RELATING TO THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE BY A PEACE OFFICER.
Abstract
THE NINE INSTANCES UNDER ILLINOIS LAW, WHICH CONSTITUTE JUSTIFIABLE USE OF DEADLY FORCE BY POLICE OFFICERS ARE EXAMINED. OTHER TOPICS CONSIDERED ARE WARNING SHOTS AND SHOOTING AT OR FROM MOVING VEHICLES, THE USE OF ORDINARY FORCE, THE MORAL IMPLICATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF A DECISION TO USE DEADLY FORCE, AND THE CIVIC OR CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY OF UNJUSTIFIABLE OR RECKLESS USE OF FORCE.