USE OF FORCE ANALYSIS General analysis Were non-violent means attempted first? Was the use of force strictly necessary in the circumstances? Was there a lawful law enforcement/public safety purpose for use of force? Was the type and amount of force proportionate to the lawful objectives? Was restraint exercised in the use of force? Were damage and injury minimized to the extent possible? Was a range of means for differentiated use of force available? Were the involved personnel trained in the differentiated use of force? Were they trained in the use of non-violent means? OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 8 (Use of Force)/8 107