71.   Officials with the ASPCA argued at the time that she was at least an accomplice in a case of excessive force.

72.   OCC attorney Bruce Kapsack said that more cops should be facing tougher punishment because officers at the raid had used excessive force and lied to investigators.

73.   Police deny that they used excessive force in arresting Santiago and note that he was originally charged with resisting arrest.

74.   Over all, more than half of those recently surveyed said they believe that the police use excessive force, rather than necessary force.

75.   Palestinian leaders said Israel was to blame for using excessive force against demonstrators and failing to withdraw its tanks and heavy troop presence from the vicinity of Palestinian towns.

76.   Palestinian officials continue to accuse the Israelis of using excessive force.

77.   Police officials said an internal review found that the two officers involved in the arrest did not use excessive force, and both remain on duty.

78.   Police executives have made a concerted effort to address issues of excessive force and accountability, Moody noted.

79.   Police were accused by the demonstrators of using excessive force, including pepper spray, to disperse them.

80.   Romley said his chief concern has been to prevent excessive force.