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An officer shall not discharge a firearm in an attempt to apprehend a person if there is a chance that no matter how serious or apprehension, the officer or others being pursued committed a crime.
An officer shall not discharge a firearm in an attempt to apprehend a person if there is a chance that no matter how serious or apprehension, the officer or others being pursued committed a crime.
True (A)
An officer shall not discharge a firearm at or toward a person if the officer believes that the person committed a crime.
An officer shall not discharge a firearm at or toward a person if the officer believes that the person committed a crime.
False (B)
Use of deadly force is only authorized:
Use of deadly force is only authorized:
True (A)
To prevent subjects who pose an imminent threat of serious injury to officers or others and escape from felony crime and or continuing threat of a serious bodily injury that would pose a continuing threat of death has reasonable cause to believe that any subjects escape from the officer has probable cause to believe that any subjects escapes poses the following felonious intent of death or serious physical injury.
To prevent subjects who pose an imminent threat of serious injury to officers or others and escape from felony crime and or continuing threat of a serious bodily injury that would pose a continuing threat of death has reasonable cause to believe that any subjects escape from the officer has probable cause to believe that any subjects escapes poses the following felonious intent of death or serious physical injury.
If it is reasonably possible to prevent the escape of a felony then deadly force is not authorized.
If it is reasonably possible to prevent the escape of a felony then deadly force is not authorized.
Deadly force is only authorized when used to prevent the escape of a subject, or a subject fleeing from a violent felony.
Deadly force is only authorized when used to prevent the escape of a subject, or a subject fleeing from a violent felony.
It is recognized as the "Fleeing Felon" Law. It addresses reasonable force as it applies to the use of deadly force, however, it was deemed excessive when officers would discharge their weapon from a moving vehicle except in instances where their life or the life of another was in immediate peril.
It is recognized as the "Fleeing Felon" Law. It addresses reasonable force as it applies to the use of deadly force, however, it was deemed excessive when officers would discharge their weapon from a moving vehicle except in instances where their life or the life of another was in immediate peril.
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Deadly Force Policy
Deadly Force Policy
Rules on when police officers can use deadly force.
Suspicion vs. Probable Cause
Suspicion vs. Probable Cause
Officers need probable cause, not just suspicion, to use deadly force.
Imminent Threat
Imminent Threat
A threat of death or serious injury that is happening now or about to happen immediately.
Preventing Escape (Violent Felony)
Preventing Escape (Violent Felony)
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Felonies & Deadly Force
Felonies & Deadly Force
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Less Lethal Force
Less Lethal Force
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Tennessee v. Garner
Tennessee v. Garner
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Reasonable Force
Reasonable Force
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Excessive Force
Excessive Force
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Shooting from a moving vehicle
Shooting from a moving vehicle
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Prior notification
Prior notification
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Probable Cause
Probable Cause
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Witnessing a crime
Witnessing a crime
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Serious Bodily Injury
Serious Bodily Injury
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Criminal Sexual Conduct
Criminal Sexual Conduct
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Murder and Attempts
Murder and Attempts
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Armed Robbery
Armed Robbery
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Assault and Intent to Murder
Assault and Intent to Murder
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Assaults with Serious Injury
Assaults with Serious Injury
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Study Notes
Deadly Force Policy
- Officers should not use deadly force on suspicion of a crime unless they witnessed or have probable cause
- Deadly force is authorized if a subject poses an imminent threat of death or serious injury, or to prevent escape from a violent felony if the subject poses a continuing threat of death or serious injury.
- The following felonies pose a significant threat: murder, attempted murder, assaults resulting in life-threatening injury, first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and armed robbery.
- Deadly force is not authorized if less lethal force can prevent the escape.
- Officers should not shoot at a moving vehicle except when their or others' lives are in immediate peril and no other means of avoiding the threat exist
- Officers should identify themselves and state intent to shoot before using a firearm if possible.
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