Use of Force and Firearms Human Rights Standards Use of force Everyone has the rights to life, security of the person, and freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment Non-violent means are to be attempted first Force is to be used only when strictly necessary Force is to be used only for lawful law enforcement purposes No exceptions or excuses shall be allowed for unlawful use of force Use of force shall always be proportional to lawful objectives Restraint is to be exercised in the use of force Damage and injury are to be minimized A range of means for differentiated use of force is to be made available All officers are to be trained in the use of the various means for differentiated use of force All officers are to be trained in the use of non-violent means 23