Use of Force

1708 words 7 pages
Show More
Running head: Use of Force

Criminal Justice Topic
CRMJ300

Whenever a law enforcement officer places an individual under arrest or is involved in a deadly force scenario the officer has used some degree of force. The incidents where an office has to make a split second decision and use physical force to control a situation is known as “Use of Force.” The use of force varies as situations present themselves to the officer and they must decide what level of force is necessary to control the situation. Often the use of force is subject to much debate and not a year goes by without some media coverage of some law enforcement officer accused of using excessive force. In dozens of studies of police use of force there is no single, …show more content…

Its use may be justified only under condition of extreme necessity, when all lesser means have failed or cannot reasonably be employed. In determining when the use of deadly force is appropriate, officers must consider the totality of the circumstances to include evidence of hostile intent versus unintentional act, the seriousness of the incident, and other factors associated with the incident. When appropriate (without endangering the lives), officers must attempt to stop or control unauthorized acts using lesser means of force such as presence, verbal warnings, or physical constraint.
Advocates for the use of force argue that using an element of force reduces the chance of injury to both the officer and the suspect. The use of the taser as an intermediate use force over the baton has been said to have greatly reduced injuries. "There has been a big impact on the community since we started using them. It’s prevented several deadly force encounters," Baton Rouge police spokesman Sgt. Don Kelly said. "They (Tasers) have saved the lives of officers and suspects." (Ward, 2009) Another form of the use of force is handcuffing, which is used in almost all cases where an officer places and individual under arrest. Placing a suspect in handcuffs helps an officer deescalate a situation by reducing the suspects ability fight, this helps prevent injury to the officer and the suspect. Pepper spray is another commonly used device used by officers and is considered a less

Related

  • Use of Force
    968 words | 4 pages

    Use of Force Use of Force Serena R. Smith Grand Canyon University JUS 515 Use of Force Use of Force One night, a small-town patrol officer stops a car driven by two teenagers. The officer believes that one of them might be responsible for a string of recent burglaries. The teens are questioned, and the officer becomes angry at their responses. Over the objections of the teenagers, both teens are pulled out of the car and shoved around a little. They are both told that they are under arrest….

    Show More
  • Analysis of "The Use of Force"
    1136 words | 5 pages

    Taylor Wilson Mr. McKinnon English 1001 13 September 2011 Analysis of “The Use of Force” Williams Carlos Williams applies both internal and external conflict to his short story,” The Use of Force.” The narrator struggles with how he should help cure an ill but stubborn child. Is he acting forceful because he is trying to help the patient, or is he actually enjoying being malicious towards her? To make a short story even shorter, this story is about a doctor who was called by a sick child’s….

    Show More
  • Use of Excessive Force by Police
    3657 words | 15 pages

    Use of Excessive Force by Police Use of Excessive Force by Police Police officers are given a significant amount of discretion simply due to the nature of the job. Officers are faced with many threatening situations forcing them to react quickly, yet appropriately. They have the power to infringe upon any citizen’s rights to freedom and therefore they must use this power effectively. One major concern with the amount of discretion officers have is their power to decide when to use force or….

    Show More
  • Milpds Analysis Essay
    1488 words | 6 pages

    The Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) The Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) The Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) is the Human Resource (HR) system that comprises each active duty Air Force, Guard and Reserve member’s personnel record as well as retirees. MilPDS is an Air Force wide military system constituting one of the world's largest Oracle HR implementations, comprising over 100 military subsystems. MilPDS is used to process pay transactions, track accountability and strength….

    Show More
  • Weapons and Personal Protective Equipment
    1694 words | 7 pages

    and the agent uses punches or kicks to subdue the attacker. This step is used when the attacker is noncompliant to the first two levels of the continuum. This level is also used in conjunction with level two, the use of verbal commands such as stop or I will have to restrain you. Level four is the use of less than lethal methods. This level is broke down into three sections. The first is blunt impact, the use of a baton or a projectile to immobilize the individual. The second is the use of chemicals….

    Show More
  • Evolution of Airpower
    2903 words | 12 pages

    CETC 1172 70C – Beginning PC Repair 21 July 2013 Evolution of Airpower The evolution of airpower is a very broad subject that you could spend a lifetime researching and writing about (definitely not my objective). It is not my intent to get into the weeds on this subject but rather, give a “30,000 foot view” as one of my Colonels was famous for asking for on almost any subject that he needed to be briefed on. With that being said, the outline I intend to follow is: I. The Wright Brothers….

    Show More
  • National Security Outline
    40730 words | 163 pages

    CONTENTS FOR NSL READING CHAPTER 1: National Security Law and the Role of Tipson 1 CHAPTER 2: Theoretical approaches to national security & world order 4 CHAPTER 3: Development of the International Law of Conflict Management 5 CHAPTER 4: The Use of Force in International Relations: Norms Concerning the Initiation of Coercion (JNM) 7 CHAPTER 5: Institutional Modes of Conflict Management 17 The United Nations System 17 Proposals for Strengthening Management Institutional Modes of Conduct 23….

    Show More
  • Police Body Camera Argumentative Paper
    1019 words | 5 pages

    By having this footage, law officials are able to gather evidence that can debunk a false story or claim by the person being arrested, and in the case of Michael Brown, can give support to story told by Darren Wilson, the officer who fired the shots. The use works effectively in both sides of the spectrum. ● How many of you feel uncomfortable when you are driving and see a police officer, are you speeding, or not? I guarantee that at some point you feel uncomfortable being….

    Show More
  • Public Perception of the Police
    1493 words | 6 pages

    for use in this study would be the experimental design, a two-group, posttest-only, randomized experiment. Introduction The public impression of police use of force, as brutality, in modern day policing continues to be a sensitive issue for law enforcement agencies across the nation. Police agencies across the United States deal with accusations of misuse of force on….

    Show More
  • Mogadishu
    1432 words | 6 pages

    United States troops. It has also arguably been remembered as one of the U.S. military’s blunders. Although the majority of Americans were disgusted and outraged by the failed operation, it can be used as a tool to study the vital role of NCOs and force readiness. History Essay on Operation Gothic Serpent One of the most widely debated issues in American politics is what specific role the United States should take in world crises. Some would argue that it is the US’s responsibility….

    Show More

Popular Essays