It seems like every time the police use force these days it makes the news. There are clear guidelines for when use of force is warranted, and typically the police follow these guidelines. When police need to protect themselves or others, when they need to establish control of a situation, and when they need to make an arrest are all times when force may be used. Learn more about police use of force guidelines from this infographic!
Infographic by: www.policefoundation.org
Infographic by: www.policefoundation.org