The use of Police Force The use of coercive authority by police has long been a controversial subject. The police in our country are trained to maintain law and order in a dangerous society. When hostile situations arise, police should be able to assert force in order to protect themselves and the lives of innocent bystanders. The media in our country write stories everyday about police. More often than not, these stories are not thanking …showed first 75 words of 1800 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1800 total…in order for lessons to be learned. Coercive authority is a helpful tool for police officers. Sometimes the result could be death, but the laws of this great nation must be enforced. Police officer take a vow to "serve and protect" the public. Well, one way they can effectively serve is to eliminate threats to themselves and society. By eliminating the threat, the public will regain confidence and the world will be a better place.