Each officer’s ability to use non-deadly and deadly force is regulated by local and federal requirements. In this individual work, you will examine police use of force from a specific, local perspective.
To begin this assignment, conduct research on the laws in your state that specify what police can and cannot do in terms of force.
- List the various types of force officers can use in your state, describing the pros and cons of each.
- Identify any areas you think are lacking or excessive, and list the reasoning for your claims.