Making mandatory the application of a form of force in all arrests,such as handcuffing,conflicts with the Fourth Amendment's "objective reasonableness" standard for use of force.

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The Fourth Amendment's "objective reasonableness" standard requires that the use of force in arrests should be based on the circumstances of each case and be necessary and proportionate to the threat presented. Making handcuffing or another form of force mandatory in all arrests would not meet this standard as it does not take into account the specific circumstances of each case.

Making Mandatory the Application of a Form of Force in All