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In what circumstances is Officer Sarah justified in using force that may cause death or grievous bodily harm?
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?
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?
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?
What is the basis for Officer Sarah's use of deadly force?
What must be unavailable for Officer Sarah to justify using deadly force to prevent the escape?
What must be unavailable for Officer Sarah to justify using deadly force to prevent the escape?
What is the purpose of assessing any situation that may require force?
What is the purpose of assessing any situation that may require force?
What is the primary focus of the legal provision discussed in the scenario?
What is the primary focus of the legal provision discussed in the scenario?
What is the main consideration for the use of deadly force by peace officers in the scenario?
What is the main consideration for the use of deadly force by peace officers in the scenario?
What is the significance of the good faith belief in the context of using deadly force?
What is the significance of the good faith belief in the context of using deadly force?
What is the legal recognition for the use of deadly force by peace officers in specific situations?
What is the legal recognition for the use of deadly force by peace officers in specific situations?
