Q. A Superintendent of Police (SP) is leading a force to manage a large public protest. During the protest, a section of the crowd turns violent and begins pelting stones, injuring several police personnel. A police constable, without waiting for orders from his superior, uses an electroshock device (stun gun/TASER) to disperse the crowd. A departmental inquiry is subsequently initiated against him.
Which of the following best reflects the ethical and legal principles governing the use of force by the police in such a situation?
1.Police personnel should adhere to the principle of minimum necessary force and follow the prescribed escalation protocol before resorting to force.
2.Electroshock devices may be used for crowd control at the discretion of any police personnel if the situation appears dangerous.
3.Accountability and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) remain essential even when police personnel claim to have acted in good faith during emergencies.
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