I should also add to the Use of Force break down that you have to use the MINIMUM amount of force YOU believe is necessary. If you are a fit and healthy 6'00" male, and you are dealing with a spaghetti armed 13 year old gangsta wannabe who puts up his fists and takes a combative stance... Well you probably don't need to use the OC/Baton/Taser or even hard empty hand control, as you can probably control that subject by grabbing an arm and forcing him to the ground, getting in a good control position (half mount on subjects shoulder with arm elevated and controlled), and applying handcuffs (or taping him up).
On the other hand, if you are smaller and not as physically able and you're against 3 big guys who are surrounding you and you believe they have the ability, intent, and means to cause you some serious damage or kill you, then all bets are off and you can do what you've got to do.
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