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In this episode of New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast John, Eric & Marlon break down a real incident where a suspect, already in handcuffs, is actively biting an officer during an arrest.

This isn’t opinion this is NYPD Patrol Guide policy, use of force law, and real-world policing.

What We Cover:

Can force be used on a handcuffed suspect under NYPD policy

Why a bite is considered an active assault

The difference between necessary force vs excessive force

What officers are trained to do in the moment

Why viral videos don’t always show the full legal picture

NYPD Patrol Guide (Procedure 221-01)

Members of the service shall not use force on a handcuffed suspect unless necessary to:

Prevent injury

Prevent escape

Overcome active physical resistance or assault Like | Comment | Subscribe

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