N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10A:72-5.5 - Use of non-deadly force while off-duty

(a) Whenever non-deadly force is used off-duty, the reasonable force possible under the circumstances shall be used.

(b) Non-deadly force may be used off-duty when the parole officer believes it to be immediately necessary in order to:

1. Protect self or others against the use of unlawful force;

2. Protect self or others against death or serious bodily harm;

3. Prevent a suicide or attempted suicide;

4. Thwart the commission of a crime involving or threatening bodily harm, damage to or loss of property or a breach of the peace;

5. Prevent an escape; or

6. Effect an arrest for any offense or crime under the laws of the State of New Jersey subject to (c) below.

(c) The use of non-deadly force to effect an arrest is only justifiable if:

1. The parole officer makes known his or her identity and the purpose of the arrest; or

2. The parole officer reasonably believes that his or her identity and purpose are otherwise known by, or cannot reasonably be made known to, the person to be arrested; and

3. When the arrest is made under a warrant, the warrant is valid or reasonably believed by the parole officer to be valid.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-5.5