What legal standard guides a DT officer's use of f...

Defensive Tactics (DT) Subject Control Practice Exam

Question Number 5

What legal standard guides a DT officer's use of force?

The suspect's fear determines the outcome. The officer's personal belief alone. A policy restricting any force except verbal commands. Reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances, as evaluated by relevant case law (e.g., Graham v. Connor).

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Reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances, as evaluated by relevant case law (e.g., Graham v. Connor).

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