Less/Lethal Force

Question 1

What is the lethal force guideline a)

Answer 1

In self-defence or defence of others against imminent threat of death or serious injury

Question 2

What is the lethal force guideline b)

Answer 2

To prevent the perpetration of a particularly serious crime involving grave threat to life

Question 3

What is the lethal guideline c)

Answer 3

To arrest a person presenting such a danger and resisting their authority or to prevent his/her escape

Question 4

What is the lethal guideline d)

Answer 4

When lees extreme means are insufficient to achieve these objectives

Question 5

What is less-lethal guideline a)

Answer 5

To defend themselves or another person or persons against violent or serious physical confrontation

Question 6

What is the less-lethal guideline b)

Answer 6

To arrest an offender if they believe on reasonable grounds that the offender poses a threat of physical injury and the arrest cannot be effected less

Question 7

What is the lees-lethal guideline c)

Answer 7

Forcefully to resolve an incident where a person is involved in violent or other physical conduct, likely to cause serious injury to themselves or result in suicide

Question 8

What is less-lethal guideline d)

Answer 8

To deter attacking animals