Editing Appropriate Use of Force Policy (section)

== Policy ==

Employees may only use force that is objectively reasonable given the facts and totality of the circumstances known to or perceived by the employee at the time of the event. The amount of force used must be proportional to the seriousness of the suspected offense or the reasonably perceived level of actual or threatened resistance.

Employees may use force to:

* Effect a lawful arrest, detention, or search
* Overcome resistance or prevent escape
* Prevent the commission of a public offense
* Defend others or in self-defense
* Gain compliance with a lawful order
* Protect property

Employees shall not use force against a person based on the danger that person poses to himself/herself, if an objectively reasonable citizen would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the employee or to another person.

Employees shall not use deadly force unless it is reasonably necessary to:

* Defend the employee or other persons from an imminent threat of death or great bodily injury
* Prevent an escape from custody
* Stop acts such as riots or arson that constitute an immediate jeopardy to institutional security and, because of their magnitude, are likely to result in escapes, great bodily injury, or the death of other persons
* Dispose of seriously injured or dangerous animals when no other disposition is practical