N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:95-3.2 - Use of force

(a) In any case that a custody staff member uses force while on-duty, the custody staff member shall only use that force that is objectively reasonable and necessary under the totality of the circumstances as known by the custody staff member at the time force is used.

(b) A custody staff member may use the amount of force reasonably necessary to accomplish the law enforcement objective. If the individual resists, the custody staff member may increase the degree of force as necessary to accomplish the law enforcement objective, but as soon as the individual submits, the custody staff member shall reduce the degree of force used.