According to Kleinig (1996) ,when police methods shock the conscience or offend even hardened sensibilities,they are not abiding by ______.

A) seemliness
B) proportionality
C) minimization
D) practicability

Shock the Conscience

A legal standard describing actions that are so unjust or brutal that they offend fundamental fairness or moral principles.

Kleinig

Refers to John Kleinig, an ethicist known for his work on policing ethics, moral philosophy, and professional ethics.

Seemliness

The quality of being appropriate, decorous, or in good taste according to societal standards.