{"product_id":"force-of-law-timothy-sowards-9798258899774","title":"Force of Law: Volume I: Federal Use of Force Case Law An Exhaustive Reference Guide for Law Enforcement Trainers and Expert Witnesses","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional legal textbooks, \u003ci\u003eForce of Law\u003c\/i\u003e is built for field use, training environments, and courtroom preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations of controlling case law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenario-based applications of legal principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulation strategies for reports and testimony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis frameworks used by expert witnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO THIS BOOK IS FOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaw enforcement officers and probation officers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupervisors and command staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy and in-service trainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal affairs investigators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttorneys and expert witnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are writing reports, reviewing force incidents, or preparing for testimony, this resource provides the foundation required to operate within constitutional standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW THIS BOOK FITS INTO THE SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cb\u003eVolume I\u003c\/b\u003e of the \u003ci\u003eForce of Law\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume I establishes the \u003cb\u003efederal constitutional baseline\u003c\/b\u003e for use of force.\u003cbr\u003eSubsequent volumes expand into \u003cb\u003estate-specific law, policy application, and advanced training frameworks\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORE TAKEAWAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot clearly explain your use of force under federal law, you cannot defend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book ensures you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy Sowards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798258899774\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Timothy Sowards","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084162703615,"sku":"9798258899774","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/force-of-law-timothy-sowards-9798258899774","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}