Generally prison officials may not use excessive physical force against prisoners. See ''Hudson v. McMillian'', 503 U.S. 1 (1992). Moreover, prison officials must ensure that inmates receive adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care, and must "take reasonable measures to guarantee the safety of the inmates." ''Hudson v. Palmer'', 468 U.S. 517, 526-527 (1984). | Generally prison officials may not use excessive physical force against prisoners. See ''Hudson v. McMillian'', 503 U.S. 1 (1992). Moreover, prison officials must ensure that inmates receive adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care, and must "take reasonable measures to guarantee the safety of the inmates." ''Hudson v. Palmer'', 468 U.S. 517, 526-527 (1984). |