157Use of reasonable force

157 Use of reasonable force (1) A police officer may use reasonable force— (a) to apprehend and detain an offender under section 155; and (b) to conduct a search under section 156. (2) A police officer who uses force to apprehend and detain an offender under section 155 or to conduct a search under section 156 must report that fact to the Chief Commissioner of Police as soon as practicable. (3) The Chief Commissioner of Police must notify the Secretary as soon as practicable after any use of force by a police officer under section 155 or 156 that has been reported to the Chief Commissioner of Police.