Using force : experiences of Belgian police officers

The police are authorized to use force in order to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. Since this authorization implies that they are also expected to respect these values and basic human rights while performing their police function, the use of force is not a black-and-white issue. Although there has been plenty of academic attention given to the factors that determine proper use of force by the police, most research in this field is based on police experiences abroad (such as in the US). The aim of this article is to gain insight into the type of force that is most frequ... Mehr ...