Explain the issues of law enforcement misconduct and use of force. Public safety is at the core of any controversy surrounding the use of force by police officers. A threat of death or serious bodily...

Explain the issues of law enforcement misconduct and use of force.

Public safety is at the core of any controversy surrounding the use of force by police officers. A threat of death or serious bodily injury must be present to justify the use of force, including deadly force in the apprehension or arrest of a suspect. An officer should use the appropriate level of force that matches the threat or resistance encountered. Another area of concern in police practices is police misconduct. Law enforcement misconduct can range from minor offenses such as accepting gratuities to more serious violations such as accepting bribes. Several remedies may be used in response to these allegations. Allegations of police misconduct can be lodged with the law enforcement agency for an internal investigation; more serious allegations may be investigated by a special prosecutor to determine whether criminal charges are warranted.

1. Discuss the fleeing-felon doctrine.

2. What is meant by the term continuum of force?

3. How does a CED work when it is deployed?

4. Explain the difference between a grass eater and a meat eater.

5. Provide an example of racial profiling.