Use Of Force Essay
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Use of Force
“The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence,” Robert Peel. The use of force for police officers is something I find to be justified and right, because it can possible help save the officers life and any witnesses lives.
Everyday law enforcement personal have the possibility to face dangerous events in their daily duties. In performing such duties a police officer could come by a seemingly ordinary task, and in a blink of an eye the event can turn threatening and possible deadly. When or if this happens to an officer they won’t have
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that the use of force for police officers is justified and right, because it can help save the officers and witnesses lives.
- Explains that every day law enforcement personnel face dangerous events in their daily duties. the legal test of excessive force is whether the police officer reasonably believed that force was necessary to complete a legitimate police purpose.
- Describes the questions that the jury needs to answer to determine if they should side with or against the officer in any court case dealing with such a controversial topic.
- Describes the six levels of force an officer can use and may have to use during their time as a police officer.
- Explains that deadly force is the "dead" last resort, meaning an officer shouldn't use it unless it is absolutely necessary, like in the modern case of michael brown vs. darren wilson.
- Opines that police policy of force is justified, right, and needed to keep the peace of the nation.
- Explains that in tennessee v. garner the court had to decide whether or not using deadly force to apprehend a fleeing felon is justified. justice sandra day o’connor wrote an opposition stating that the majority went too far in overturning long-standing common law and police practices.
- Explains that officer carr came to the scene and heard shots fired. he came across montoute while he was carrying a sawed-off shotgun, but didn't stop and ran off past the officers. the court ruled for the officer.
- Explains that scott v. harris was in a high-speed chase with defendant harris. the officer applied his bumper cage to the rear of harris’ motor vehicle, causing him to crash.
- Opines that officers should be able to use force to keep themselves from getting wounded or worst killed. they also point out that a majority of officers are parents.
Was the intrusion based on a lawful objective, such as a valid arrest, detention, search, frisk, community warden guardian of mentally ill, defense of an officer or a citizen, or to prevent escape? If these answer yes then an officer may have legal ability to use the levels of force listed below to apprehend the suspect. Another list of things to consider when determining if it was a lawful use of force is; was the use of force relative to the person’s confrontation? Was there a crucial need to terminate the condition? Even though there is no duty to retreat, could the officer have used lesser force and still safely accomplish the lawful objective? These are the questions that the jury need to answer to determine if they should side with or against the officer in any court case brought to them that deals with such a controversial topic as this. …show more content…
Just it isn’t a fake scene this is real life. There are six levels of force an officer can use and may have to use doing there time as an officer. The lowest level of force is presence of an officer at the scene and the officer’s body stance. This level of force is used typically whenever an officer first appears to a scene or a call. The second level of force is verbal control or commands. The verbal use of force is when an officer demands you to do something. The third level is physical control. This level involves escort holds, pain or pressure compliance. This force is brought in when a suspect tries to resist arrest or verbal commands. The fourth level is really close to the third, this is serious physical control. This really is when you use carotid control and electronic devices. The carotid control is a kind of choke hold which makes the person want to comply. The fifth level is impact and weapons. This is when you first so your willingness to use your baton by touching it or holding it out. Then possibly cause the suspect to feint so he or she can’t resist again. The last resort is deadly force. Most officer try their hardest to not have to get to this level or even be in a position to which this force is used. But deadly force is drawing your gun, pointing your gun, and, or finally firing your gun. (Police
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- Over the years, this country has witnessed many cases of police brutality. It has become a controversial topic among communities that have seen police brutality take place in front of their homes. Officers are faced with many threatening situations everyday forcing them to make split second decisions and to expect the worst and hope for the best. Police officers are given the power to take any citizens rights away and even their lives. With that kind of power comes responsibility, that’s one major concern with the amount of discretion officers have is when to use force or when to use lethal force. The use of excessive force may or not be a large predicament but should be viewed by both the police and the community.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that police brutality has become a controversial topic among communities that have seen it take place in front of their homes.
- Opines that police brutality is hypocrisy, as they are meant to protect society from harm, not cause further damage and stress.
- Analyzes how the beating of rodney king is a representation of police brutality.
- Analyzes how king was awarded $3.8 million in a civil case after the riots, which would be the beginning of more police brutality attacks around the nation.
- Opines that police officers are legally permitted to use force, and their superiors and the public expect them to do so when appropriate.
- Opines that police brutality is a cruel, inhumane injustice that can be prohibited.
- Opines that police brutality is becoming a bigger issue. it should have stopped with the rodney king incident, but it has only gotten worse.
1514 wordsRead More - Persuasive Essay On Deadly Forceanalytical essayAs a result, “Nearly all agree that when an officer is facing a deadly threat, the proper response is to use deadly force”(Lind). Yes there are many people out there that can be a deadly threat to police officers because the way they are acting but, there are many innocent people that do not affect anyone and still have to be a part of the problem for no given reason. Although a police officer’s proper response is to use deadly force upon someone, there should be other alternatives or ways they can use before going into deadly force and possibly cause someone to lose their live. I certainly do understand that there are certain situations where a cop is coming across someone that is pointing a gun or knife at them and approaching towards them. So therefore them using deadly force would possibly be the right thing to do if they have too, but before using deadly force they should at least try deploying tasers or using bean bag guns to attempt in taking them
In this essay, the author
- Explains that officers aren't supposed to shoot to kill because they feel like their life is in danger. however, deadly force by a cop resulting in someone's death is not needed and there should be alternatives.
- Opines that a police officer's proper response is to use deadly force upon someone, but there should be alternatives or ways they can use.
- Explains that there are many causes and consequences to the people involved with police brutality or that has been through it.
- Analyzes how police brutality hasn't changed much since the shooting of michael brown in ferguson, missouri.
722 wordsRead More - Use of Force Policycomparative essayPurpose: This policy was created to educate police officers on the use and restrictions of force when placed in difficult situations. This policy will also explain how to distinguish lethal from non lethal tactics and weaponry. We want for them to exercise good judgment and caution when apprehending suspects; not only for their own safety, but the safety of others.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that this policy was created to educate police officers on the use and restrictions of force when placed in difficult situations. they want to exercise good judgment and caution when apprehending suspects.
- Explains that lethal force is when a police officer kills or causes serious bodily harm by some action on his or her part.
- Explains that when an officer engages in physical force beyond restraint tactics, the officer must prepare an incident report and present it to their immediate supervisor.
- Explains that the department authority assigned to review the incident reports will determine whether the following was implicated.
- Explains that when an officer is being terminated from the job, he or she must have it in writing with the following:
- Explains that reports of dismissal and final disciplinary actions will be permanently filed in the officer’s file and with internal affairs and human resource department.
- Explains the development of non-lethal weapons for law enforcement.
- Explains that non-lethal force is when a police officer has to use mace, stun gun, baton, or his own body to stop and/or arrest.
- Explains that in the line of duty, police officers are often called upon to use some type of force when trying to keep the public safe. however, there are restrictions when applying force.
- Explains that when police departments and/or the courts try to decide whether lethal force was warranted, they take many things into consideration.
- Explains that non-lethal weapons enhance security and protect the life of law enforcement officers during emergency situations while on duty.
- Recommends that non-lethal weapons should be handled by law enforcement due to its powerful effects.
- Urges officers to use good judgment when using firearms to maintain order and lower resistance in a potentially dangerous environment while exercising great caution.
- Explains that the investigation will be conducted immediately by the officer’s supervisor, or a stand-in supervisor.
- Explains that when an officer's use of tactics causes death of an individual, the officer will be placed on administrative leave until further notice. the department will initiate both administrative and criminal investigation of the incident.
- Recommends that the department undergo a complete and thorough investigation of complaints against the alleged for possible violation of the policy.
- Explains that officers who are considered unworthy of their rank due to allegations being true can be demoted from their title and salary range when the offense is serious.
- Cites the city of west palm beach discipline administration manual (2006) and town of madison police department policy and procedure manual (2008).
1720 wordsRead More - Force In Law Enforcement Essayanalytical essayThe first idea, people get when they hear the word law enforcement is power, security, fear, and respect. What is the appropriate amount of force, law enforcement officer should use? Society judges the actions of law enforcement, without taking into account the side of the officer. There are many types of force a police officer may use when the situation calls for it. Law enforcement officers use discretion to decide on the right force to use. Force cannot be defined by individuals or by laws, instead force is exercised by individuals that upheld our criminal’s justice system. The types of force that officer can use are soft hand, hard hand, Taser, baton, presence, and deadly force. Presence is were suspects see law enforcement and turn themselves in. Soft hands is a tactic used by calm officers. Soft hand police officers like to discuss the situation out and try to use less lethal force. Hard hands is used by more experienced police officers. The force is key for many police officers because it can determine the lives of many individuals. Society sees the force of the law enforcement officers in the media, community, and
In this essay, the author
- Explains that force is the amount of physical interaction between individuals or objects. law enforcement officers use force when it is necessary, in order to protect individuals from each other.
- Explains that society judges the actions of law enforcement, without taking into account the side of the officer.
- Explains that police officers often react too late in a situation and risk the lives of many individuals. in the case of tennessee vs garner, the officer used the wrong judgement and faced the consequences.
- Analyzes how wolf's study shows that officers use the wrong amount of force in a situation and gain control of the situation. society doesn't realize that police officers are individuals and make mistakes.
- Explains that excessive force is where an officer is using too much force in a specific situation. in alpert's study (1994), he talks about how excessive forces can lead to bodily harm or result in death.
- Analyzes how the officer that shot oscar knew that he was using deadly force against a handcuffed suspect. the beating of rodney king was too much force used by law enforcement at the time.
- Opines that police officers have to make the hard decision on which kind of force to use on suspects.
1557 wordsRead More - Police Use Of Force Essayexplanatory essaySince the police officers have a lot of say in dealing with calls and crimes, they all vary in their approaches to doing so. For instance, one officer may think a call is not as important as another, while a separate officer may decide the first call was more serious and he/she may respond to that one first. This is the same problem with whether or not to use force. There are many factors that affect not only the officer’s decision to use force, but also the criminal’s choice of actions. If an officer is being rude or discriminating against a suspect, then that suspect may act in a more vicious manner. This could result in the officer deciding to use force. All officers may see a threat differently, resulting in different disciplinary actions. The use of force rules vary in different police departments. This is concerning to some because the citizens may feel that they are not being treated as equal as others. Other issues include illegitimate investigations, spying, which could result in an unfair judgement of individuals that result in the officer’s use of force (Walker 1993, 24). Some officers will report an unfounding crime, which affects the true data of lowering the official crime rate (Walker 1993, 24). These issues are occurring in society today and are common topics in the news. Citizens want to know how we can better our systems to create a safer environment for
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the use of force has been around since policing began, although the rules for its use have changed overtime.
- Explains that the use of force is used by police officers to control a suspected criminal who does not obey the officer's commands and becomes violent.
- Explains that police officers go through three phases before firing — anticipation, entry, initial contact, informal exchange, and the decision to shoot is in the officer's hands.
- Explains that police officers have a lot of say in dealing with calls and crimes, and they all vary in their approaches to doing so.
- Explains that the use of force spectrum varies in different police departments. the community around the department influences when and how often they will use force.
- Explains how police began using force to control a fleeing felon, which at the time was unfair to the punished victim's whose crime was less serious than others. over time, more control over the use of force was established.
- Opines that the american law institute’s model penal code and omaha police department policy have limited the police use of force to use only when a life is in danger.
1222 wordsRead More - Police Brutality Essayanalytical essayIn many scenarios, police officers are not given enough time to make the rational decision between who lives and who dies. When a person’s survival is at risk, it is not uncommon for the body to enter fight or flight mode. Lindsey Betromen, author of the article “Responding with Fight or Flight” states, “The fight or flight syndrome
In this essay, the author
- Opines that police brutality does not occur as often as many believe. in many situations, officers have to act on impulse and curiosity, despite media backlash.
- Explains that when a person's survival is at risk, it is not uncommon for the body to enter fight or flight mode. the sympathetic nervous system releases adrenaline into the bloodstream.
- Opines that police officers are encouraged to think outside the box in the line of police force. many people confuse curiosity as racial profiling and racism.
- Analyzes how the media can often distort the truth and give it a completely different meaning.
- Explains that the media can be a terrifying component to police officers because stories are often one-sided or biased. in the michael brown shooting, this is precedent.
- Analyzes how the media exploded with headlines stating police brutality. the media focused on the citizens negative reactions, thus labeling darren wilson as a racist murderer.
- Explains that cases like michael brown's have made many officers apprehensive with firing their weapons due to the negative repercussions of what the media might say.
980 wordsRead More - Use Of Force Essayanalytical essayThis fact finding study is concerned with the investigation of factors related to injuries that occur to officers and citizens during use of force incidents. Prior studies have shown that 1-2 percent of police-citizen contacts involve the menace or application of physical force by police, while 15-20 percent of arrests may result in the use of force by police to control a violently resistant suspect. Most applications of force are low level, and usually involve the use of an officer’s hands, arms, and body to to gain control of a suspect. But, not all force is minor and officers are trained and equipped to use a gamete of varying force techniques and weapons to overcome resistance. These include less lethal devices such as pepper spray, batons, Tasers, as well as firearms in the event of threats of death or serious bodily injury. There are various legal and independent departmental policy restrictions that govern the use of force by officers. In most law enforcement agencies, the use of force is tightly controlled by policy, and more serious applications of force are reviewed and investigated by supervisory personnel, internal affairs units and use of force review boards.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the survey sought information about less lethal weapon deployment around the nation.
- Argues that a relatively small proportion of police-citizen contacts involve the menace or application of physical force by police.
- Explains that some agencies do not use linear continuums; those that do have varied categories and definitions. the survey asked for information regarding ized use of various types of less lethal force.
- Explains the differences in how some variables, like demographics, were measured and reported, such as the injury variable.
2534 wordsRead More - Brute Force Essayanalytical essayIs it justify that police can use brute force to protect and serve the citizens of our country. Police brutality is a violation of the law because it violates the Eighth Amendment which prohibits the federal government from making more than normal bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment. First off what is excessive force? Excessive force is when an unreasonable force occurs when a law enforcement officer uses excessive force in making a lawful arrest. Whether force is reasonably necessary or excessive is measured by the force a reasonable and prudent law enforcement officer would use under the circumstances. “When an officer uses more force than what he needs to is illegal and against the law. Officers are train to stay calm in any sort of situation.”(ABC News)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that police brutality violates the eighth amendment, which prohibits federal government from making more than normal bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
- Explains that no law enforcement officer should use more force than he is required in order to make an arrest. guidelines for the use of force are based on many factors including the number of experience a officer has.
- Explains that an officer's use of deadly force is unjustified when a suspect threatens to shoot him. an unhealthy attitude can make an officer slip into malaise.
- Analyzes how a former oklahoma city police officer, daniel holtzclaw, misused his power to subdue women in poverty.
- Explains that officer holtzclaw targets poor black women in the state's poorest neighborhoods and uses his badge and uniform during traffic stops to force them to submit to an escalating level of crimes, from groping to rape.
- Analyzes how holtzclaw's ignorance and trust in the structure of anti-black racism of the american criminal justice system was so strong that it would protect him.
- Explains that the case of holtzclaw is one of those in which an officer uses excessive force and abuses his power in authority.
- Analyzes how the holtzclaw case shows how officers abuse their authority power to do what they please just because they got the law protecting them.
1121 wordsRead More - Becoming A Police Officerexplanatory essayPolice officer in all states are granted authority to use force to accomplish lawful objectives, such as makes an arrest, serve warrants, and detain a person. Force may be investigated by an internal review board, supervisor, the chief of police, the district attorney, and perhaps even a judge and jury if a civil lawsuit for excessive force is filed. Ask a dozen civilians when “necessary force was reasonable” to an arrest or detention that has become “police brutality” and you will probably get different answers, none which in particular helped determining the proper amount of force. Several civilians may argue about an officer’s use of force and each one may have a different idea of how to determine whether the force was excessive. All police officers are often forced to make split-second decisions in circumstances that are tense, unsure, and rapidly evolving. Also the use of force should be measured by what the officer knew at the
In this essay, the author
- Explains that police brutality is a problem when necessary force becomes excessive, but failure to use proper force is bigger. eight percent of citizens' complaints about excessive force justify discipline of an officer.
- Explains that an officer may use force which is reasonable and necessary to effect an arrest or detention, but anything more is excessive force.
- Explains that police rarely use force, and that they use communication skills infinitely more often than arrest control techniques. the first procedure to manage use of force liability is to keep an up-to-date policy.
- Explains that police departments in the u.s. always focuses on making the community a safer place. they state that the use of force should be measured by what the officer knew.
- Explains the similarities between necessary force and police brutality, stating that it is difficult to distinguish between malicious intent and honest misjudgment.
1289 wordsRead More - Persuasive Essay On Police Brutalityanalytical essayPolice officers make split-second decisions every time they interact with a suspect. These decisions can impact the lives of the officers, the suspects, and even civilians. Therefore, officers must decide when it is necessary to exert violent or lethal force to subdue a suspect. When the police use force, it can result in the death of the suspect or witnesses. However, failing to apply force in a confrontation, can endanger the officer or allow the suspect to allude police custody. Officers receive training in observing a situation and reading body language, so that they can assess a suspect’s threat. When an officer ignores their training and uses excessive or deadly force against an unarmed or yielding civilian, it is police brutality. Police
In this essay, the author
- Explains that police officers make split-second decisions every time they interact with a suspect. this can impact the lives of the officers, the suspects, and even civilians.
- Explains that the use of force is a routine aspect of nearly every detainment. however, some officers ignore this training and use excessive force.
- Explains that the media's recent obsession with excessive force incidents paired with technological advancements, has assisted victims in obtaining justice.
- Analyzes how technological advancements have resulted in cases that would have previously been based on verbal accounts, now having physical evidence to support their claims.
- Argues that the recent escalation in excessive force instances, coupled with a surplus of media coverage, creates the allusion that police brutality is increasing, but this assumption cannot be supported with sufficient evidence.
- Explains that police brutality is an issue of increasing concern to the media that is continuing to grow.
1230 wordsRead More - Police officers have never had an easy job, their jobs may have been easier at one point in time because 40 years ago they could use whatever force was necessary to subdue there subject. Nowadays police officers almost seem to second guess themselves on their ability to use force and
In this essay, the author
- Opines that if the community really understood what modern day police officers were up against, there would be significantly less "police brutality" cases.
- Analyzes how police and the use of force to subdue the suspect are under the microscope since modern policing started almost 200 years ago.
- Opines that police use of force is a positive situation in the public eye considering the use-of-force continuum was dialed back. however, with increasing surveillance on the streets, it is almost impossible to use force without it being "police brutality."
- Opines that excessive force is legitimate, and that it is in the eye of the beholder. egon bittner's study of police use of force covers it perfectly.
680 wordsRead More - Police Use of Forceexplanatory essayEvery day, law enforcement officers face danger while carrying out their responsibilities. When dealing with a dangerous or unpredictable situation, police officers usually have very little time to assess it and determine the proper response (U.S. Department of Justice). So, if an officer decides ...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the police may have to act quickly on their instincts in unpredictable situations, such as taking a person down physically with the officer's own hands or using deadly force.
- Explains that the police may have to use force to contain a violent offender who is trying to harm the officer, but that isn't always the case.
- Explains that law enforcement officers face danger while carrying out their responsibilities. when dealing with a dangerous or unpredictable situation, police officers have very little time to assess it and determine the proper response.
- Explains the different types of force, including verbal commands or persuasion, physical force (unarmed), force using weapons that are non-lethal, and deadly force.
- Explains that police brutality has reached a breaking point and the criminal justice system is finding new and improved ways to physically subdue criminal or hostile subjects without causing great bodily injury.
- Explains that the use of police force is strictly a part of the job requirement of protecting and serving our community. it is only acceptable under certain circumstances and should only be used when absolutely needed.
- Opines that police have ity to stop a crime before it occurs and that helps prevent crime in the first place.
- Cites the associated press, the use of force: defining force, and ramsey, josh.
1078 wordsRead More - Into the Kill Zone: A Cop´s Eye View of Deadly Forceanalytical essay...is novel with an outstanding salute to those who serve in law enforcement saying, “And so I tip my hat to all the good cops throughout our nation who risk their lives and strive to do the right thing when facing split-second decisions about life and death every day in the kill zone” (Klinger, 2004, page 274). Pulling the trigger of a gun can cause a variety of issues both within and outside of a police officer’s life, but it could also potentially save another human being from harm and keep the safety of our society intact.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how david klinger's into the kill zone: a cop’s eye view of deadly force explores the effects that shooting a deadly weapon will have on law enforcement officers.
- Analyzes how klinger's novel begins with his own experiences as a law enforcement officer and his ideals on the use of deadly force.
- Analyzes how klinger's eighty different stories provide an eye opening read to those who don't know much about deadly force.
- Explains the post-effects of deadly force on officers, including posttraumatic stress, critical incidents, and ptsd. most law enforcement agencies have immediate access to care givers.
- Analyzes how david klinger wrote an excellent novel depicting the stories of eighty men and women who sacrifice themselves for the better of the united states.
- Explains that police psychology: a new specialty and new challenges for men and women in blue. thomas, david j.
- Cites anderson, beverly j., "police use of force: the essentials of officer aftercare".
- Analyzes how klinger explains the requirements of becoming a police officer and the necessary training it takes before stepping out on the streets.
- Analyzes how klinger writes about the psychological and traumatic effects that using deadly force can have on a law officer.
1329 wordsRead More - Police Brutality is a Criminal Actexplanatory essayPolice brutality is a very real problem that many Americans face today. The police carry an enormous burden each day. Police work is very stressful and involves many violent and dangerous situations. In many confrontations the police are put in a position in which they may have to use force to control the situation. There are different levels of force and the situation dictates the level use most of the time. The police have very strict rules about police use force and the manner in which they use it. In this paper I will try to explain the many different reason the police cross the line, and the many different people that this type of behavior effects. There are thousands of reports each year of assaults and ill treatment against officers who use excessive force and violate the human rights of their victims. In some cases the police have injured and even killed people through the use of excessive force and brutal treatment. The use of excessive force is a criminal act and I will try and explore the many different factors involved in these situations.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that police brutality is a real problem that many americans face today. there are different levels of force and the situation dictates the level of use most of the time.
- Explains that the police are obligated to protect and this applies in many ways to those who choose to violate the law as well.
- Explains that police brutality can be traced back to the early seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, but it escalated into excessive force during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Opines that the police can be disrespectful and unfair at times, and that their father was a police officer.
- Explains that most police brutality goes unreported as victims are scared and feel like they have no one on their side.
- Opines that when police officers feel disrespected they may feel like force is one way to get it back, even though it is not the legal or moral thing to do.
- Explains that internal affairs investigates cases of lawbreaking and personal misconduct attributed to officers on the force or in that police department.
- Opines that independent community groups, umbrella organizations, and justice committees are important to ensuring public accountability in the investigations.
- Opines that the victim of excessive force is charged with resisting arrest and/or assaulting a police officer when in fact they are the ones who have been assaulted and victimized themselves.
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