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DQ3_Ethical Behavior In Criminal Justice

DQ3_Ethical Behavior In Criminal Justice

Q Discuss the extent to which police officers and other criminal justice professionals should and should not be allowed to utilize force when performing their duties. Discuss some of the reasons law enforcement officers resort to utilizing excessive force. What steps can law enforcement organizations take to reduce the incidence of excessive force?

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Using forces can be a debatable topic for the law enforcement officers as it is a true fact that although using force is inevitable sometimes but there are corrupted officers too who misuses the power to use forces. The matter is a topic of controversy as determining the nee of using forces can be difficult sometimes due the variation of perception. When a police officer is dealing with a dangerous criminal then using force can be a necessity for the officer to do his duty and take care of his own safety. It is very important for a criminal justice officer to have full control over the situation and the use of forces can help him to hold control over the situation.