Deadly Force: Police Use of Lethal Force in the United States

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Deadly Force : Police Use of Lethal Force in the United States

Use of Lethal Force

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ยง 171.1455. Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations, N.R.S. ยง 171.1455 N.R.S. 171.1455 171.1455. Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations If necessary to prevent escape, an officer may, after giving a warning, if feasible, use deadly force to effect the arrest of a person only if there is probable cause to believe that the person: 1. Has committed a felony which involves the infliction or threat of serious bodily harm or the use of deadly force; or 2. Poses a threat of serious bodily harm to the officer or to others.

Amnesty International - June 2015

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