Police officers are allowed to use the level of force necess…
Police officers are allowed to use the level of force necessary to counter a suspect’s resistance and get the suspect to comply with a lawful order. Moderately or aggressive force at first that is toned back with compliance can be questionable but normally is understood. Gross or aggressive force that exceeds the issue or that is continued past compliance is excessive force and is not acceptable. Use of force is a discretionary task per officer and can differ slightly with acceptance but apparent when it is excessive and out of touch with the known context of situation.
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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