Describe factors an officer must consider when faced with the use of deadly force.

Description of factors should include

• ability, opportunity, imminent/immediate danger, and preclusion
• the escalating levels of response available to the police officer (i.e., officer presence, verbal commands, control restraint, less-than-lethal force, and deadly force)
• the reasonable belief that a suspect has both the ability and the opportunity to cause great bodily harm, or death
• timing and control (i.e., making decisions quickly and taking action)
• a review of Tennessee v. Garner (1985).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the four questions a police officer must affirm before using deadly force?
• What is imminent/immediate danger?
• What criteria might an officer use to choose a level of appropriate response?