officers of the law, whether appointed or elected, who exercise police powers, especially the powers of arrest or detention. In countries where police powers are exercised by military authorities, whether uniformed or not, or by State security forces, the definition of law enforcement officials shall be regarded as including officers of such services. a threat to the life and safety of law enforcement officials must be seen as a threat to the stability of society as a whole, "Whereas law enforcement officials have a vital role in the protection of the right to life, liberty and security of the person, as guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 24/ and reaffirmed in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 75/ "Whereas the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners 76/ provide for the circumstances in which prison officials may use force in the course of their duties, "Whereas article 3 of the Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials 26/ provides that law enforcement officials may use force only when strictly necessary and to the extent required for the performance of their duty, "Whereas the preparatory meeting for the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, held at Varenna, Italy, agreed on elements to be considered in the course of further work on restraints on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials, 21/ "Whereas the Seventh Congress, in its resolution 14, 7J/ inter alia, emphasizes that the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials should be commensurate with due respect for human rights, "Whereas the Economic and Social Council, in its resolution 1986/10, section IX, of 21 May 1986, invited Member States to pay particular attention 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a formal document discussing the role and responsibilities of law enforcement officials, specifically in relation to the use of force and firearms. It references various international declarations and resolutions, indicating a focus on human rights and the protection of individuals. Given the content and tone, it seems unlikely to be related to economic development, natural resources, or other economic-related topics.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations