§501.30. Resort to Force  


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  • a)         Force shall be employed only as a last resort or when other means are unavailable or inadequate, and only to the degree reasonably necessary to achieve a permitted purpose.

     

    b)         Use of force shall be terminated as soon as force is no longer necessary.

     

    c)         Medical screening and/or care shall be conducted following any use of force which results in bodily injury.

     

    d)         Corporal punishment is prohibited.