How Is Reasonable Force Defined

How is reasonable force defined?

A) any amount of force that the police officer believes to be necessary at the time of an arrest
B) the amount of force necessary for a police officer to overcome resistance by a person being arrested
C) any force used by a police officer during the process of pursuing, apprehending, or arresting a suspect
D) any force used by police before, during, or after an arrest to elicit a confession from a suspect

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