In a study on the use of force in the Miami-Dade Police Department, researchers reported that almost all cases (97%) concerned ______.

a. officers striking the suspect
b. acts of resistance by the suspect
c. deadly force
d. the use of dogs, batons, or other weapons


Ans: B

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