Match the term to the definition
A) The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance
B) The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect
C) The unacceptable use of force, often on a department-wide basis
D) Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute
E) The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public
1) Excessive force
2) Excessive use of force
3) Illegal use of force
4) Police use of force
5) Force factor
1) B
2) C
3) D
4) E
5) A
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