use-of-force policy

A federal appeals court rejected claims from about 125 Seattle police officers that a consent decree or “use of force” policy violates their Second Amendment rights to use firearms for “self-defense.”
Previously, a district court ruled against the complaint filed by officers against the Seattle Police Department, the city of Seattle, and Justice Department. It determined the “use of force” policy, which was developed after the United States government brought a civil action against the city of Seattle, was constitutional.

Seattle deputies carry rifles near the scene of a shooting in downtown Seattle, April 20, 2017. (AP/Elaine Thompson)
SEATTLE  – The Ninth Circuit seemed skeptical of Seattle police officers’ claims that a new use-of-force policy mandated by the Department of Justice violates their Second Amendment rights.
U.S. Circuit Judge N. Randy Smith told the officers’ attorney he didn’t “have much of an argument” at a three-judge panel appellate hearing on Monday.