USE OF FORCE Police responsibilities: ● enforce the law and maintain order ● exercise police powers lawfully and effectively The use of force may violate the most basic of human rights: ● respect for the inherent dignity of the human person ● rights to life, liberty and security of person The use of force is therefore to be strictly regulated by law, controlled by superiors and subject to clear guidelines and basic principles OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 8 (Use of Force)/1 100