Deadly force Quote by Col Ben Findley
““Deadly Force should ONLY be used if you reasonably believe that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to yourself or another or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony.””
About This Quote
Source Policy Manual: Use of Deadly Force, 2020
Deadly force is justified only when imminent serious harm is reasonably anticipated.
In simple terms: Use deadly force only for imminent danger.
Key Takeaway
Assess threat before acting.
Themes
law enforcement
ethics
danger
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
procedural
ethical
When to use this quote
- police training
- emergency response
- court testimony
Key Concepts
use of force
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do officers gauge “reasonable belief”?
- What safeguards prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective
Subjective judgment can be flawed.
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