Use of deadly force is becoming the most common topic in today’s society. It’s becoming so common that nothing on either side is being solved to help rectify or define the proper use of deadly force. I used to be one of those people that believed the low would uphold the rights of everyone but in my recent discovery and research I’m on the fence between defending or upholding this law. I will project both arguments for reasoning and doubt to fully disclose my views. Police use of deadly force is
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Use of Deadly force Brian Wheeler CJE1600 There is a time for deadly force and there is a time when it is not always necessary. If a suspect just stole something but possesses no threat to anyone physically then no there shouldn’t be deadly force involved. However if a suspect just robbed a bank and is carrying a gun and intending on harming an officer or mere civilian then the use of deadly force needs to be used. Also if an inmate in a prison escaping an officer should try other methods of
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Police use of force is something used by law enforcement to contain and control the situation. Use of force has been frowned upon throughout the history of the United States. There have been many situations that citizens think could have been handled differently and the use of force was to much or excessive. Throughout the history of the United States there have been a different take on the use of force by police. Many citizens think that it is nessasary for police to use their discretion when choosing
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INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………… 3 2. USE OF DEADLY FORCE…………………………………………………… 3 3. THE CONSTITUTIONAL ERA………………………………………………. 4 4. OLD SECTION 49 VERSUS NEW SECTION 49…………………………..5 5. PRIVATE DEFENCE…………………………………………………………..5 6. PREVENTION OF CRIME…………………………………………………….6 7. FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS………………………………………….6 8. CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………7 9. REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………8 INTRODUCTION The responsibilities of the South African Police Services (SAPS)
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of the police force are government officials who enforce the laws and maintain social order. They are engaged in a dangerous and stressful occupation that can involve violent situations that must be controlled. In many of their confrontations with the public it may be necessary for the police to administer force to take control of a suspect. Every day‚ law enforcement officers face danger while carrying out their responsibilities. When dealing with a risky‚ unpredictable situation‚ police officers
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Police Use of Force Introduction Police officers are authorized to use force under certain circumstances‚ for instance; controlling a disruptive‚ aggressive and disturbing demonstration‚ undergoing arrest of an accused person or controlling a combative individual. These officers are trained properly regarding use of force while fulfilling their duties. However‚ the use of force by police is a subject of hot discussion amongst public‚ as many times law enforcement agencies‚ televisions‚ newspapers
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when it comes to government officials and the use of their power and force. These areas can easily be misconstrued and misunderstood. Police officers are put in situations where they are sanctioned to use mental and physical force to catch criminals with the goal of solving a crime. (p481). When it comes to police force‚ some have a good understanding of its purpose and feel that it is needed. Others believe that with training and self-control‚ police force could be minimized. We live in a society that
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The police use deadly force when not necessary The police are there to serve and protect people. They claim to be doing there jobs however the sad fact about this is that many are criminals. Most police officers at this time are abusing their power when there’s no need to. Videos are constantly going viral about police brutality and the fact that they are targeting a certain race. Now not because I’m of African Descent or a black man means i’m gonna side with these rumors. Police in these “videos”
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The use of force by law enforcement becomes necessary and is permitted under specific circumstances‚ such as in self-defense or in defense of another individual or group. (Peak‚ (2015). I feel‚ law enforcement should acquire enough use of force which is necessary to gain control of a situation. The levels or continuum of force police use include basic verbal and physical restraint‚ less-lethal force and lethal force. (Peak‚ (2015). Throughout our history‚ police agencies have faced allegations
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When examining the issue of police use-of-force‚ the issue of what conduct constitutes too much force must also be addressed. The legal assessment for excessive force is whether the officer reasonably believed such force was necessary to accomplish a lawful police purpose (McEwen‚ 1996). Another concern for many is the possibility of racial profiling among certain officers. Allegations of the use of excessive force by police officers have fueled the debate over possible racial profiling and have
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