Every community should be concerned that the local police enforce laws fairly, working under policies and using procedures which are appropriate to the needs of each case. And common sense tells us that as individuals we should be very careful in situations that could lead to violence. Generally officers are only allowed to use “reasonable” measures but in cases where a suspect threatens or seems to threaten an officer with a weapon or what appears to be a weapon, they are authorized to use deadly force. If you believe more than reasonable force is used, you should discuss this problem with your attorney.

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