Power to use force—exercise of certain powers
614 Power to use force—exercise of certain powers
It is lawful for a police officer or law enforcement officer, and anyone helping the police officer or law enforcement officer, to use reasonably necessary force when exercising or attempting to exercise a power under—
this Act, including, for example, powers under a surveillance device warrant or covert search powers under a covert search warrant; or
another Act.
Examples—
1 Forced entry may be necessary to execute a search warrant and seize items.
2 Forced entry may be needed for covert entry to a place to install a surveillance device.
3 Force may be used to stop vehicles.
This section does not apply to the use of force against an individual.
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