Use of ForceQuestion 52 of 200
Penal Code §835a, as amended by AB 392 (2019), declares that the authority to use physical force is a 'serious responsibility' to be exercised:
a.Aggressively to maintain authority
b.Whenever any law is violated
c.Judiciously, with the highest regard for the dignity and sanctity of every human life
d.Only by sworn supervisors
Explanation
Penal Code §835a(a)(1) reflects the legislative findings of AB 392, declaring that 'the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with the highest regard for the dignity and sanctity of every human life.' Subsequent provisions emphasize de-escalation, alternatives to force, and limit deadly force to imminent threats. Although §835a directly governs peace officers, its principles inform reasonableness expectations for private security in civil-liability analysis.
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