What is Excessive Force in Civil Right Law?

Written by Cooper and Friedman on November 25, 2025

According to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, excessive force refers to “force in excess of what a police officer reasonably believes is necessary.” It most commonly results from officer behavior during arrests, investigatory stops, and seizures. Is There a Standard or Threshold for Excessive Force to Determine Fault in Court Cases? No, there is […]