9.25 Particular Rights-Fourth Amendment-Unreasonable Seizure of Person-Excessive (Deadly and Nondeadly) Force is a legal concept that is part of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This concept provides protection for citizens against unreasonable seizures of persons by law enforcement, and specifically prohibits the use of excessive force, both deadly and nondeadly, against persons who are being seized. The types of nondeadly force prohibited by this legal concept include physical force, such as pushing, shoving, or striking a person being seized; verbal force, such as verbal orders or threats; and psychological force, such as intimidation or coercion. Deadly force, on the other hand, is defined as any use of force that could result in death or serious injury, such as the discharge of a firearm. The Fourth Amendment is intended to protect citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, and this particular concept helps ensure that law enforcement officers are not using excessive force when taking a person into custody. It is important for citizens to be aware of their Fourth Amendment rights and to contact an attorney if they feel their rights have been violated.