"Excessive force" refers to the use of more physical power than necessary to handle a situation. It occurs when someone applies more strength or aggression than is reasonable or justifiable in a particular situation.
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- And more oversight of a department that clears officers of wrongdoing almost every time they are accused of using excessive force against civilians. (investigativepost.org)
- Police brutality is use of excessive force resulting in catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death to the person being arrested. (cochranfirmdc.com)
- So far the government has denied using excessive force against protesters. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
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