USE LEGAL FORCE
    Law Enforcement's Guide to Searches, Seizures and the Legal Use of Force

        Welcome to the Use Legal Force Website

Use Legal Force provides a tool for law enforcement officers to stay current on national standards, practices and legal rulings related to lawful searches, arrests and the appropriate use of force.

This website is designed to be a service to law enforcement officers and other professionals.  Please look around, take part in the forum discussions, register for the quarterly e-mail update and share any comments or suggestions.