The only legitimate purposes for police use-of-force are self-defense or defense of others
In contrast, police use force routinely not only in defense of self or others, but also to overcome resistance and effect a lawful arrest or emergency custody order. Do you foresee any challenges this discrepancy may pose? What will your office do when presented with cases involving violations of 18.2-57(C) or 18.2-460(B) and (E) ?
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In contrast, police use force routinely not only in defense of self or others, but also to overcome resistance and effect a lawful arrest or emergency custody order. Do you foresee any challenges this discrepancy may pose? What will your office do when presented with cases involving violations of 18.2-57(C) or 18.2-460(B) and (E) ?
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