Use of force in making an arrest.

Iowa Code § 704.12, under FORCE — REASONABLE OR DEADLY — DEFENSES.

Iowa Code § 704.12

A peace officer or other person making an arrest or securing an arrested person may use such force as is permitted by sections 804.8 , 804.10 , 804.13 and 804.15 . [C51, §2844; R60, §4553; C73, §4205; C97, §5200; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 13472; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §755.8; C79, 81, §704.12 ]