Use Of Force Flashcards
The amount of force required by police to conpel compliance by an unwilling subject
Use of Force
4 areas of Force
Reasonable force
Non-Deadly Force
Deadly Force
Punitive Force
Four instances when a officer can use force
Self defense
Protect others
Effect Arrest
Prevent flight or escape
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures
Tennessee vs Gardner
Graham vs conner
4th Amendment
Cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
Due process equal protection
14th amendment
Requires to use force bu officer
Lawful presence
Is the force used reasonable with the amount of resistance encountered
Officer perception of resistive behavior
Force needed to overcome resistive behavior
Use of force Standards
Justifiable
Reasonable