Does a Walmart security guard have the right to use force

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Old Jul 6th, 2009, 11:06 AM   #1
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Does a store security guard have the right to use force to the point that it causes sever brusing and pain? Recently a local walmart security guard detained an alleged "shoplifter", with no reseintance from the shoplifter the guard continued to apply extreme force to the shoplifters arm all long the person was walking with guard to office. With so much force it caused the person to double over in pain from the elbow and arm being hyperextended and squeezed. Eventually the guards pushed the shoplifter down and sat on top of the person. Taking into count the guard was approximately 290 lb male --
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Walmart like other stores with Loss Prevention have guidlines on when and how much force can be used. You don't say if you saw this event or if you saw it in its entirety. I would suggest you visit website below and ask same question. The experts there might know

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