Force of Law: Volume I: Federal Use of Force Case Law An Exhaustive Reference Guide for Law Enforcement Trainers and Expert Witnesses (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798258899774)

Unlike traditional legal textbooks, Force of Law is built for field use, training environments, and courtroom preparation.

Inside, you will find:

• Clear explanations of controlling case law
• Scenario-based applications of legal principles
• Articulation strategies for reports and testimony
• Analysis frameworks used by expert witnesses

• Law enforcement officers and probation officers
• Supervisors and command staff
• Academy and in-service trainers
• Internal affairs investigators
• Attorneys and expert witnesses

Whether you are writing reports, reviewing force incidents, or preparing for testimony, this resource provides the foundation required to operate within constitutional standards.

This is Volume I of the Force of Law series.

Volume I establishes the federal constitutional baseline for use of force.
Subsequent volumes expand into state-specific law, policy application, and advanced training frameworks.

Written by Dr. Timothy Sowards, a veteran probation officer, use-of-force instructor, professor, and expert witness, this book reflects decades of operational experience and litigation-informed analysis through Sowards Consulting LLC.

If you cannot clearly explain your use of force under federal law, you cannot defend it.

This book ensures you can.