Criminal Law: Use of Force by police officer

Section 14A of the police act describes how a police officer should conduct and control force in executing his functions.

14A. (1) The force shall perform its functions under the overall
direction, supervision and control of the Commissioner of Police, and
shall be impartial and objective in all matters and in particular in all
political matters and shall not accord different treatment to different
persons on the basis of their political opinions.
(2) No police officer shall subject any person to torture or to any
other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
(3) Any police officer who contravenes the provisions of this
section shall be guilty of a felony.