Law enforcement personnel might consult the text before serving as defendants in a court action. Specific chapters discuss proper selection, training, and retention of police personnel; responsibility for reports and documentation; and preparation for deposition. Also discussed are court appearances by police officers, the police expert witness, and how to deal with the news media. Appendixes present a minimum standard training curriculum, a firearms policy, a rights form for use when questioning a police officer, and related materials. A glossary and an index are included. (Publisher abstract modified)