The text generally presumes that the forum for the police misconduct case is Federal court, although the information is intended to be useful regardless of where the case is litigated. The text also emphasizes the gathering and presentation of proof prior to a trial, although it also covers the trial phase. Individual sections focus on investigation prior to a lawsuit, discovery, compliance with Rule 11, causes of action, pleadings, discovery and proof, the plaintiff's discovery, discovery forms, proof of governmental and supervisory liability, the expert witness and statistical proof, and the perspective of the defense. Footnotes, appended sample depositions, list of resource organizations, table of cases, and index