175.44 Law enforcement use of force.
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175.44 Law enforcement use of force.
(1)Definitions. In this section:
(a)“Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given in s. 165.83
(b).
(b)“Law enforcement officer” has the meaning given in s. 165.85
(c)and includes a tactical emergency medical services professional, as defined in s. 165.85
(fh), certified under s. 165.85
(3).
(2)Use of force.
(a)The sanctity of human life. In serving the community, law enforcement officers shall make every effort to preserve and protect human life and the safety of all persons. Law enforcement officers shall also respect and uphold the dignity of all persons at all times in a nondiscriminatory manner.
(b)Use of force. When using force, a law enforcement officer is required to act in good faith to achieve a legitimate law enforcement objective. A law enforcement officer is authorized to use force that is objectively reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances, including:
1. The severity of the alleged crime at issue.