Which Form of Malfeasance Pertains to Situations in Which Officers

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which form of malfeasance pertains to situations in which officers overextend their legal authority by using more force than necessary to effect an arrest of, or to coerce information out of, individuals with whom they interact during the course of their duties?

• A) excessive force
• B) verbal overage
• C) mistreatment malady
• D) negative reinforcement

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