Does the La Grange Police Department use chokeholds and strangleholds?

The Illinois Criminal Code (720ILCS 5/7-5.5) details prohibited use of force by peace officers. A “chokehold” is unlawful under the Illinois Criminal Code when used by a law enforcement officer in any situation where deadly force is not justified. The Police Department also has a policy prohibiting chokeholds which mirrors the State Statute.

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