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Definition
| Means force which the actor uses with the purpose of causing, or which the actor should reasonably know creates a substantial risk of causing, death or great bodily harm. |
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Term
| Authorized use of deadly force by peace officers. |
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Definition
| To effect the arrest or capture, or prevent the escape, of a person whom the peace officer knows or has reasonable grounds to believe has committed or attempted to commit a felony involving the use or threatened use of deadly force. |
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Term
| Authorized use of deadly force by peace officers. |
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Definition
| To effect the arrest or capture, or prevent the escape, of a person whom the officer knows or has reasonable grounds to believe has committed or attempted to commit a felony if the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or great bodily harm if the person's apprehension is delayed. |
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Term
| Authorized use of deadly force by peace officers. |
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Definition
| To protect the peace officer or another from apparent death or great bodily harm. |
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