In which situation is restraint considered appropriate?

Restraint is deemed appropriate when a suspect is aggressively resisting arrest because the primary objective in such scenarios is to ensure the safety of both the officer and the public. In situations where a suspect actively fights or shows signs of aggression, the officer has a duty to employ measures that can control the individual's behavior to mitigate the risk of harm. The use of restraint in this context is to effectively gain compliance and neutralize the immediate threat posed by the aggressive actions of the suspect. This response is aligned with the principles of using reasonable force; the degree of force used must correspond to the level of resistance being exhibited.

When suspects are compliant or there is no immediate threat, there is no justification for the use of restraint, and using restraint as punishment is contrary to established protocols regarding the use of force within policing.