°
To arrest or prevent the escape of a person posing
such a threat and who is resisting efforts to stop
the threat
and
°
In every case, only when less extreme measures
are insufficient
Intentionally lethal use of force and firearms shall be
permitted only when strictly unavoidable in order to
protect human life
Procedures for the use of firearms
The officer is to identify himself or herself as a police
official
and
The officer is to give a clear warning
and
The officer is to allow adequate time for the warning to
be obeyed
but
This shall not be required if the delay would result in
death or serious injury to the officer or others
or
if it is clearly pointless or inappropriate in the circumstances to do so
After the use of firearms
Medical aid is to be rendered to all injured persons
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