How bout I make a deal with you- grab a set a hand cuffs and 2 other buddies, then make a 4th buddy the 'arrestee'. Tell him resist while you three try and handcuff him.
He is resisting not being assaultive, thus you can't kick him in the face or fire elbow strikes to the back of his skull.
Remember there is a large crowd who appears sympathetic to the arrestee and video cameras watching your every move. There might even be media there.
Then remember sections 25 and 26 of the Criminal Code of Canada:
25. (1) Every one who is required or authorized by law to do anything in the administration or enforcement of the law
(a) as a private person,
(b) as a peace officer or public officer,
(c) in aid of a peace officer or public officer, or
(d) by virtue of his office,
is, if he acts on reasonable grounds, justified in doing what he is required or authorized to do and in using as much force as is necessary for that purpose.
26. Every one who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof according to the nature and quality of the act that constitutes the excess.
Things getting a little more thought provoking or is coming over the top turnbuckle with a big elbow smash still what would be best practice.
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