If an arrest is made and the suspect does not resist,the officer may still use force because the use-of-force continuum authorizes one level of force higher than the offender is exhibiting.

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The use-of-force continuum allows officers to use one level of force higher than the offender is exhibiting, even if the offender does not resist arrest. This is because officers need to be able to control the situation and prevent the offender from harming themselves or others.

If an Arrest Is Made and the Suspect Does Not