What Is the Application of Force Against Individuals by Police

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Multiple Choice

What is the application of force against individuals by police officers that violates either departmental policies or constitutional rights by exceeding the level of force permissible in a given situation?

• A) less lethal force
• B) excessive use of force
• C) racial disparity
• D) profiling
• E) prejudice

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Definitions:

Onset of Puberty

The phase in a person's life, typically occurring in early adolescence, when they begin to develop physical characteristics of sexual maturity.

Males

Refers to the biological category of the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (spermatozoa) in most sexual reproduction systems.

Females

The sex that typically produces ova (egg cells) and possesses XX chromosomes, often associated with specific biological and reproductive functions in many species, including humans.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, crucial for personal development, and originated in early childhood.