Case study on decision-makingDateNameInstitutionCentral issues in this caseThe central issues in this case concern the excessive use of force by the police and their engagement in the violent pursuit of a suspect. The officer in the spotlight is Officer Ripley who patrols the industrial park as part of an extra job. There has been a report that the industrial park is affected by vandalism and theft of materials used for construction. After being confronted by a suspicious vehicle, Officer Ripley approaches it with the spotlights on, and upon seeing the car heading towards him, he unleashes his unapproved dog for this mission and fires a warning shot into the ground. He also hits the suspect's car with a Taser, which is not allowed. The Pineville County Sheriff's Department has come under scrutiny following excessive use of force by police during a pursuit that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old juvenile. The ministry has put in place strict rules to combat such behavior. Officer Ripley's behavior in his investigation of the suspect comes at a time when compliance with rules established to limit excessive use of force during police pursuits is under strict investigation. Use of Force Policy Deputy Raymond Ripley's behavior was consistent with the use of force policy. According to new rules established by the Pineville County Sheriff's Department, "a police pursuit may be waived by a supervisor if the pursuit does not involve a violent crime or other reasonable circumstances justifying danger and potential liability." In this case, Officer Ripley called Dispatch for backup when he suspected the suspect he had might be involved in theft or vandalism in the area, but the lieutenant commander on patrol did not do so. ... middle of paper..... ..Justification for the use of excessive force; agents are not justified in using force for facts unknown to them. Although the officer's unknown facts are compelling, his actions of using excessive force, particularly the Taser, are not justified. Ripley used excessive force against the suspect based on unknown facts, making him guilty. Additional necessary policies include public education on policing. This will reduce the public's tendency to resist arrests. If the public obeys the police, the police will have no valid reason to use excessive force when arresting or examining a suspect. References Kenneth J. Peak, (2009), Justice Administration: Police, Courts, and Corrections Management (6th edition), Prentice Hall. Samuel Walker, (2001), Police Accountability: The Role of Citizen Oversight, Belmont, California: Wadsworth, p.. 141.