Police Discuss Use-Of-Force Framework With Commission
The Saint John Police Force's armoured rescue vehicle. (Image: Brad Perry) Officers consider several factors when deciding whether to use force against someone and to what extent, according to one Saint John police officer. Insp. Mike Young gave an overview of the It comes as police forces across North America deal with public pressures about their use-of-force policies. Young, who leads the force’s patrol division and is an expert in use-of-force, said there are several reasons why an officer may need to use force. “We need to control a subject’s demonstrated behaviour, defend themsel...
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