Define reasonable force

What will be an ideal response?


Reasonable force is the amount of force used by police measured by what a prudent individual would accept or use themselves in a similar situation.

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a. Direct evidence rules b. Indirect evidence rules c. Rules of evidence d. Rules of courtroom demeanor

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Karla Fay Tucker and Velma Barfield both:

a. Were executed in modern times. b. Founded progressive prisoner release programs. c. Were prison wardens. d. Wrote books on women in prison.

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One grocery product for which consumers expect the utmost purity is ________ food.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The primary tactical objectives of officers responding to a robbery call are ________ safety, officer protection, and tactical control of the scene.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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