# The Police (Conduct) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Paragraph 4.3: Article 4 Use of Force


Wherever it is necessary for police officers to resort to the lawful use of force or firearms, they shall:
(a) exercise restraint in such use and act in proportion to the seriousness of the offence and the legitimate object to be achieved;
(b) minimise damage and injury, and respect and preserve human life;
(c) ensure that assistance and medical aid are secured to any injured person at the earliest possible opportunity;
(d) ensure that relatives or close friends of the injured or affected person are notified at the earliest possible opportunity;
(e) report the incident promptly to their supervisors;
(f) comply with Police Service policy, procedure and guidance.
(Sourced from: Article 5(A)-(C), Article 6 United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials.)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/41/schedule/paragraph/4.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-conduct-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/schedule/paragraph-4.3
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