Identify and briefly describe two of the five factors Kleinig (1996) considers relevant to assessing the use of force in ethical terms.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: •?Intention: The use of force must be used to contain suspects and not to punish them.
•?Seemliness: Police methods must be socially acceptable, or seemly, not shocking. They shouldn’t offend or shock citizens’ consciousness.
•?Proportionality: the level of force should be in proportion to the suriusness of the crime alleged or threatened.
•?Minimization: Use the least means needed to secure police aims.
•?Practicability: Show that the use of force will achieve its purpose.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. providing state-funded attorneys for second and third appeals B. requiring attorneys to provide free assistance in order to maintain their law license C. training inmates as paralegals D. training correctional officers as paralegals
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