__________ occurs when officers willfully and wrongfully use force that exceeds the boundaries of their authority.

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Extralegal violence or brutality refers to the use of force that is unjustified and unauthorized by law, beyond the necessary and reasonable means to apprehend a suspect or maintain order. It is a serious violation of civil rights and police ethics. Excessive force (A) may be unintentional or justified in some circumstances but still violates departmental policies and regulations. Unnecessary force (C) is any use of force when other nonviolent alternatives could achieve the same result. Lethal violence (D) involves the intentional use of deadly force and requires justification based on immediate threats to life.

__________ Occurs When Officers Willfully and Wrongfully Use Force That