Why Doesn T Cops Use Deadly Force Justified?

Now that we have an idea of what the use of deadly force means, it is important that we figure out who it is limited to, and when, if any, is it justifiable to use. The use of deadly force can only be justified if there is proof of necessity for the chain of events that took place (LII, 1994). Cops can be justified in the use of deadly force in the following ways. For one, if the cop or “protective force officer” is using deadly force as a form of self-defense, the actions taken may be justifiable. The Legal Information Institute asserts that “if the use deadly force reasonably appears to be necessary to protect others and the officer who reasonably believes himself or herself to be in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm” then it is justifiable (LII, 1994). …show more content…
The bank robber has fired many shots towards the officer, as well a threatened to kill several hostages. The only way for the officer to “apprehend” the suspect, ensure his safety, and save the hostages the cop has to execute and use deadly force as it is a necessity for him to do so. The use of force to Apprehend a suspect is also a justifiable exception when it comes to a police officer using deadly force. LII describes the use of force to apprehend a suspect in the following way; “When deadly force reasonably appears to be necessary to apprehend or prevent the escape of a person or suspect reasonably believed to: have committed a serious offense that involves escaping by use of a weapon or explosive or who otherwise indicates that he or she poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily harm to the officer or others unless apprehended without delay”, making apprehension of the suspect the main priority in this situation (LII,