If force in making arrests should be necessary because of resistance or an attempt to escape, the officer may use only such force as is reasonably believed necessary to achieve all of the following except:

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The use of force by an officer should be reasonable and necessary to achieve lawful objectives such as detaining the offender, overcoming resistance, and preventing escape. Erring on the side of too much force is not considered reasonable or necessary and goes against the principles of proportionality and necessity in the use of force.

If Force in Making Arrests Should Be Necessary Because of Resistance