Let's be real. The word excessive force is extremely abused. Granted, some cases were law enforcement had used excessive force but had the civilian complied and not resisted - there would have been no need for excessive force what so ever. Comply and shit is handled in a civilized and professional manner, don't comply and resist and you re increasing the risk of excessive force because there is no underlining define policy/law/reg regarding excessive force. It's discretion for the most part... Officer has to make sure he can detain you which may require excessive force if you outweigh the officer making the arrest... A lot of variables that affects what is and is not considered excessive force.
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