Security Guard Authority and Shoplifting Prevention Quiz
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In what circumstances is Officer Sarah justified in using force that may cause death or grievous bodily harm?

  • When she is feeling threatened by Inmate John's behavior
  • When she believes Inmate John poses a threat of death or grievous bodily harm to herself and others within the penitentiary, and no less violent means are available to prevent the escape (correct)
  • When she wants to exert her authority as a peace officer
  • When she wants to set an example for other inmates

    • What exceptional circumstances does the legal provision recognize for peace officers to use deadly force?

  • When they want to punish the inmates
  • When facing the imminent threat of harm from dangerous inmates attempting to escape a penitentiary (correct)
  • When they want to intimidate the inmates
  • When they want to demonstrate their power

    • What does the use of deadly force by peace officers in specific situations like this scenario considered under the law?

  • Illegal
  • Justifiable (correct)
  • Excessive
  • Unnecessary

    • What is the basis for Officer Sarah's use of deadly force?

    <p>Her good faith belief that Inmate John poses a threat of death or grievous bodily harm to herself and others within the penitentiary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be unavailable for Officer Sarah to justify using deadly force to prevent the escape?

    <p>Less violent means to prevent the escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing any situation that may require force?

    <p>To consider the perceived subject's abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the legal provision discussed in the scenario?

    <p>Justification for using deadly force in specific circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration for the use of deadly force by peace officers in the scenario?

    <p>Imminent threat of harm from dangerous inmates attempting to escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the good faith belief in the context of using deadly force?

    <p>It forms the basis for justifying the use of deadly force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal recognition for the use of deadly force by peace officers in specific situations?

    <p>Justifiable under the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

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