What policy restricts deadly force to situations where someone's life is in danger or to prevent escape of a dangerous person?

• A. Proportional Response
• B. Defense of Life
• C. Duty to Protect
• D. Use of Force Continuum

Answer: (B)

Deadly force is authorized only when there is an imminent threat to life or when it is necessary to prevent the escape of a dangerous person. This is the Defense of Life policy, which centers on preserving life and limiting lethal force to those specific circumstances. The Use of Force Continuum describes how officers escalate force, but it doesn’t by itself define the narrow condition for using deadly force. Proportional Response focuses on matching force to the threat but isn’t named to describe this lifesafety restriction. Duty to Protect covers broader obligations to safeguard others, not the particular trigger for lethal force. So, Defense of Life best matches the situation described.