A department policy concerning Use of Force:

1. Look up the following cases:
   a. Thompson v Hubbard; https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-8th-circuit/1215327.html
   b. Pena v Leombruni; https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1439068.html
   c. Plakas v Drinski; https://www.leagle.com/decision/19932167811fsupp135611990
2. Use the following example of a department policy concerning Use of Force: “An officer’s response: Must be
   objectively reasonable and necessary. It must be based on the totality of the circumstances, including the
   severity of the crime, whether the person poses an immediate threat, and whether the person is actively
   resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest. An officer may not justify their response based on facts learned
   after the force was used.”
3. Explain if the involved officer’s actions followed the policy or did not follow the policy
   a. Comment on each case separately (different sections of your paper)
   Minimum of 2 pages. APA, Double spaced, 12 size, normal font. Correct spelling, grammar, and sentence
   structure needs to be used.

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