In other words, how bad would the force have to be to be considered "accessive"?
2007-06-20 09:44:20 · 10 answers · asked by cat14675 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Sorry, I was not thinking...I am not stupid...I meant EXCESSIVE
2007-06-20 09:53:07 · update #1
I would define it as a misspelling of "excessive force".
2007-06-20 09:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by EMC 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Assuming you mean excessive force I would say continuing to apply force after the suspect or inmate has been brought under control and restraint. Or for example using a bean bag round against an inmate who is simply mouthing off or offering some other form of passive resistance. By the weakened use of force standards used in LE and Corrections today the force must be equal to the threat.
Personally I think mouthing of should get your jaws broken and actively fighting should get you killed on the spot. But I don't make the rules.
2007-06-20 16:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Generally if there is force used anytime in a jail setting it must be justified. Either because the inmate/suspect is refusing to follow orders or being combative with staff or another inmate. It is considered excessive if the amount of force used is not appropriate for the situation. For example if the inmate was struck with a baton while he was asking for some asprin or something like this that would be considered excessive. it would really be easier to judge if there were more information given. you could email me with more details to make it easier to determine if there was excessive force used or not...good luck
2007-06-20 18:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Walter J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not to be critical...however...the term is "excessive force."
Excessive force is anything that exceeds the minimum necessary to accomplish the task.
If you were to provide an example of what occurred that makes you suspect excessive force...email me directly and I will attempt to help you further.
Best wishes.
2007-06-20 16:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can not answer this with out knowing what the force was in response to.
We can use force one level above the force being used by the suspect....
Example
You refuse to comply with verbal commands, I am going hands on to control you.
You swing at me, I am hammering on you with my metal night stick until you stop and comply or I break bones in you.
You have my metal night stick, I am blasting you with my pistol.
You get my pistol, I am getting my AR-15 outta the trunk and taking you out with due speed.
Oh.... and this I have stated is the law of engagement in every law enforcement agency in the USA.
2007-06-20 16:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I wish Dog Lover was our Sheriff. Look out meth heads!
2007-06-20 17:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
every incident is different. you can not give a informed decision without facts of a particular happening
2007-06-20 17:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Accessive force" is an interesting term. Access to what?
2007-06-20 16:46:54 · answer #8 · answered by Layne B 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
The word is "excessive," genius. And it means "significantly more than is required."
2007-06-20 16:47:36 · answer #9 · answered by SvetlanaFunGirl 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
All I can say is, I am glad Mr. Dog Lover doesn't live in my town.
2007-06-20 16:55:02 · answer #10 · answered by ronkpaws 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋