Legal and Justifiable Use of Force

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The Legal and Justifiable Use of Force 

The Concepts of Probable Cause and Qualified Immunity  
•    The 13 Illinois Use of Force Statutes 
•    Use of force in defense of person, dwelling, and property, 
•    Use of Force by aggressor. 
•    Peace officer's use of force in making an arrest. 
•    Prohibited use of force by a peace officer. 
•    Force likely to cause death or great bodily harm. 
•    Use of Force to prevent escape. 
•    investigation of officer-involved deaths. 
•    Mandatory drug/alcohol testing. 
•    Internal review of officer-involved shootings. 

U.5. Suprerne Court Cases regarding Peace Officer's Use of Force Analysis includes: 
•    Tennessee v. Garner, Graham v. Connor, Scott v" 
•    Harris, Plumhoff v. Rickard, 

Federal Court of Appeals Cases regarding Peace Officer’s Use of Force Analysis includes: 
•    Hill v. Miracle, Armstrong v. Village of Pinehurst. 

Variables that Courts consider in evaluating use of force 

Use of intermediate Weapons 

•    Including physical force, batons, tasers, chemical sprays. 

Garrity v. New Jersey 

•    The Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act –
•    The 10 Myths Regarding P*lice Use sf Force 
 

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