Use of Force MPTC 2023/2024 updated Questions and Answers 100% Correct

Force Definition:Physical strength exerted upon an object or person; exerting power to influence or control; imposing something on someone. Under julian v randazzo, police may use force that is reasonable to:Take someone into custody, overcome resistance, prevent an escape, or protect officers and others from harm before, during, and after the arrest Non deadly forceIs neither intended, nor likely to cause serious bodily injury or death. Police may use non deadly force when:The officer believes force is needed to make a lawful arrest. Note: The officer must attempt to communicate that he is placing the person under arrest and why Deadly ForceIs intended to, or will likely cause death, great bodily harm, or serious bodily injury. Police officers may use deadly force when:The crime involved includes the use or threatened use of deadly force; The officer believes deadly force if used will not create a substantial risk of injury to innocent persons; and/or there is a substantial risk that the person to be arrested will cause death or serious bodily injury is his apprehension is delayed. Bodily HarmInjury that does not pose or create a substantial risk of death, permanent disfigurement, or significant loss/impairment. Serious bodily HarmAn injury that results in a permanent disfigurement, loss/impairment of a bodily function, limb, or organ. Or that causes substantial risk of death