NY Court Officer Practice Questions - New York State Court Officer-Trainee Examination Exam

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Read this passage: 'Penal Law 35.30(1) permits a peace officer to use physical force when and to the extent reasonably necessary to effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of a person whom he or she reasonably believes to have committed an offense.' Under this passage, force is permitted when it is:

Maximally punitive Reasonably necessary to effect arrest or prevent escape Authorized only after the arrestee resists Approved in writing by a supervisor

Correct Answer:

Reasonably necessary to effect arrest or prevent escape

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