ACT 235 Use of Force 3

Question 1

When a suspect flees after committing a non-violent misdemeanor, an Act 235 officer may:

Accepted Answer

Not use deadly force, as the threat does not justify it

Answer

Deadly force cannot be used to stop a fleeing non-violent misdemeanor suspect, as there is no imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

Question 2

The 'fleeing felon' rule established in Tennessee v. Garner permits deadly force when:

Accepted Answer

The suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or others

Answer

Tennessee v. Garner holds that deadly force against a fleeing felon is only constitutional when the suspect poses a significant threat to life.

Question 3

An Act 235-certified officer's authority to carry a lethal weapon applies:

Accepted Answer

Only within Pennsylvania and only while on duty at their assigned post

Answer

Act 235 certification is a Pennsylvania-specific credential that authorizes weapon carry only while on duty at the officer's assigned post.

Question 4

Which situation would MOST clearly justify an Act 235 officer drawing but NOT firing their weapon?

Accepted Answer

An armed subject is still some distance away and has not yet advanced

Answer

Drawing a weapon without firing is appropriate when a potential deadly threat exists but has not yet become imminent enough to require firing.

Question 5

Post-incident, an Act 235 officer involved in a shooting must:

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify law enforcement and follow their agency's reporting protocol

Answer

After any use-of-force incident involving a firearm, the officer must immediately notify law enforcement and comply with agency reporting requirements.

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ACT 235 Use of Force 3