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The use of physical force by police during civil disorder.

The first thing is I was very shocked to learn, was that not one single person was killed by an American police officer during all the Vietnam protest. The use of force during a civil disorder is only permitted when the protest or protesters stop honoring the restrictions of the protest. Such as time, place, and the manner you performing your protest. Inciting violence or a riot may result in physical force. At that point, the police are authorised to use reasonable force to break up the protest and or gathering. Any person violating the law may also be arrested. Physical force must be reasonable. It must fit each and every situation the officer is presented with. It is also very

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