On a Linear Use-Of-Force Continuum, Where Do "Hard Empty Hand

question 53

Multiple Choice

On a linear use-of-force continuum, where do "hard empty hand techniques/impact weapon" fall in relation to the use of a TASER or chemical agent?

• A)They fall to the left (i.e., they are less forceful).
• B)They fall to the right (i.e., they are more forceful).
• C)They are equivalent.
• D)They are not on the same use-of-force continuum.

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