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Then you can charge/sue them for unnecessary force.
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What is Police brutality?
excessive use of force
What would be your policy or procedure recommendations if the case of excessive force is being interpreted by police officers as any time they feel their lives are in danger?
Your question is worded ambiguously. Is the "they" in your question the police officers, or the people who are the victims of the excessive force?
Can a police officer be sued for breaking a persons arm using excessive force while already handcuffed?
no
What torts is commonly brought against police officers?
You are probably looking for a Section 1983 claim.
How do you determine if police use of force was illegal?
It would be 'illegal' if they had no articulable reason to touch you in the first place. It could be 'excessive' if they did have reason to lay hands on you, but did so in an excessive manner and/or continued to use force on you after you had been subdued and restrained.
When was Excessive Force created?
Excessive Force was created in 1991.
When was Excessive Force released?
Excessive Force was released on 05/14/1993.
What was the Production Budget for Excessive Force?
The Production Budget for Excessive Force was $13,000,000.
How much money did Excessive Force gross worldwide?
Excessive Force grossed $1,152,117 worldwide.
How much money did Excessive Force gross domestically?
Excessive Force grossed $1,152,117 in the domestic market.
Can you physically defend someone if a police officer is using excessive force?
No, you can't. The best action may be for everyone to calm down and stop struggling. If you jump into the fray while an excited police officer is trying to subdue a suspect then you will be charged and possibly injured. Unfortunately, some police officers do use excessive force. People in some areas need to modify their behavior so as not to attract police attention by being intoxicated in public, violating traffic laws, not engaging in combat or domestic disputes with others, and not interfering when the police are trying to quell a disturbance.
Why did police beat up Rodney king?
The beating of Rodney King by police officers in 1991 was a result of excessive force during a traffic stop. The incident was caught on video, sparking outrage and leading to national debates on police brutality and racial injustice.
