摘要：Law enforcement officers have the ability to use force as set forth in state statute, federal law and case law. The use of force originally came from the United States Constitution’s 4th Amendment, as anytime that you are using force it goes with a seizure of an individual. Licensed law enforcement (sworn) personnel understand limitations when it comes to the application of force because the United States Supreme Court has provided case rulings on handling force to include Tennessee vs. Garner (i.e., lethal force), and Graham vs. Connor (i.e., reasonable force). What happens when the organization employs park law enforcement (ranger/park service officer)? Park law enforcement officers generally work in secluded areas with little or no back up. This article will exam both licensed park law enforcement and non-sworn park ranger/law enforcement and their role in use of force.
