Ron Hoffman, M.A., Project Coordinator, National Use-of-Force Framework, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Ontario Police College, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada; Chris Lawrence, Defensive Tactics Coordinator, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Ontario Police College, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada; and Greg Brown, Ph.D., Director, Criminal Justice Program, Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Police use of force is officially sanctioned, but questions remain. What is a reasonable use of force? Why and under what circumstances is one type of force chosen over another? What standards are in place to ensure that all police officers are consistent in addressing potential use of force situations? These are tough questions that demand sound answers if public confidence in the police is to be maintained.
