1. A police officer cannot apprehend people merely because they look or act suspiciously. What conditions must exist before an officer can take action of this sort?

2. A police officer catches someone in the process of breaking into a home. When she tries to arrest him, he pushes her over and runs down the street. The officer draws her gun and calls out that she will shoot if the suspect does not stop. When he fails to stop, she shoots him in the back, killing him. Would the courts consider this use of force excessive considering the circumstances? Why or why not?

3. Why do different criminal offences end up with different procedures?

4. Should police be forbidden to use any kind of force when making an arrest? Explain.