The amount of and type of force used by police to make an arrest is something we have all become more aware of – primarily due to the advent and use of cell phone video. We have seen examples of what many claim to be anything from inappropriate behavior to murder by police officers. Please read the following articles and discuss with your classmates the issue of use of force – When is the force used to make an arrest excessive – and who defines that term? This is a very hot button issue and I ask that everyone be considerate of all opinions and thoughts expressed.

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