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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
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
Use of deadly force is only authorized:
Use of deadly force is only authorized:
True
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Test your knowledge on the guidelines surrounding the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers. This quiz covers essential principles, including when deadly force is authorized and the proper conduct officers should follow in high-stress situations. Understand the critical balance between ensuring public safety and adhering to legal standards.
