Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 November 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What guidance his Department issues in respect of the interpretation of `reasonable force' as used in the making of an arrest by the police using police dogs.

Answer: Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance his Department issues in respect of the interpretation of "reasonable force" as used in the making of an arrest by the police using police dogs. [3631] Mr. Maclean: Home Office guidance on the training of police dogs indicates the importance of dog handlers identifying themselves as police officers and giving any person to whom a challenge is directed the opportunity to give themselves up before the dog is instructed to chase and detain, or search for, a person.

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