03 Sep The ?use of force by law enforcement officers is sometimes required when ?dealing with suspects resisting arrest and/or individuals disobeying ?direct orders.
The use of force by law enforcement officers is sometimes required when dealing with suspects resisting arrest and/or individuals disobeying direct orders. However, when the use of force becomes excessive or is used unnecessarily, law enforcement officers are arguably engaging in ethical, and in many cases, criminal offenses.
- Describe the different types of ethical violations that can occur when excessive use of force occurs.
- What policies can law enforcement administrators implement to minimize officers unnecessarily using excessive use of force without impeding the discretion necessary for officers to effectively carryout their duties.
