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C O M M U N I T Y U P Legal Definitions Excessive Force Excessive force by a law enforcement officers is a violation of a person's rights. Excessive force is not subject to a precise definition, but it is generally beyond the force a reasonable and prudent law enforcement officer would use under the circumstances. Force should be used in only the minimum amount needed to achieve a legitimate purpose. Police brutality is a direct violation of the laws within the police force. The use of excessive force is also a direct violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S Constitution regarding cruelty and protection of the laws. Relevant legal forms include: Jury Instruction - 2.2.2 Fourth Amendment Claim Citizen Alleging Unlawful Arrest - Unlawful Search - Excessive Force Jury Instruction - 2.2.3.1 Convicted Prisoner Alleging Excessive Force Jury Instruction - 2.2.4.1 Pretrial Detainee Alleging Excessive Force
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