CRMJ 2010 — Use of Force
In today's environment the actions of law enforcement officers are strictly scrutinized. Law enforcement officers are tasked by society to reasonably use force when appropriate within the confines of their profession. The student will explore the legal, policy, and administrative context for law enforcement use of force, examine decision-making, reasonable and necessary implementation of force, and options along the use-of-force spectrum including less-lethal and deadly force. (3 lect.)