Despite threats to their personal safety,police are never permitted to use ______.

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Police are only allowed to use necessary and proportionate force to carry out their duties. This means that they must use the least amount of force possible in the situation. Using excessive force, which involves using force beyond what is necessary to carry out their duties, can cause harm to others and infringe on their human rights. Deadly force and force likely to cause great bodily harm are only permitted as a last resort in situations where there is an imminent threat to life. Verbal threats are also not permitted as they can escalate a situation and cause unnecessary harm.

Despite Threats to Their Personal Safety,police Are Never Permitted to Use