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Shooting Policy 304.11 |
Members of the Sheriff's Office may resort to the use of a firearm pursuant to law, when it reasonably appears to be necessary, and generally: |
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An officer may use deadly force to protect themselves or others from what they reasonably believe would be an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury. |
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An officer may use deadly force to effect the arrest or prevent the escape of a suspected felon where the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or others. Under such circumstances, a verbal warning should precede the use of deadly force, where feasible. |
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To stop a dangerous animal. |
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To euthanize an animal. |
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For target practice at a shooting range or an approved training location. |
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To signal or sound for alarm (i.e. Search and Rescue in areas where no radio contact is available). |
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To provide "cover fire" during tactical operations. |
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To render safe a suspected explosive device (as used by the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team). |
