The following passage appears in a training manual: 'Officers should use de-escalation techniques whenever feasible. De-escalation is not feasible when a subject presents an imminent deadly threat.' An armed subject is charging an officer. De-escalation is:
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A
Required because it is department policy
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B
Not feasible because of the imminent deadly threat
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C
Optional at the officer's discretion regardless of threat
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D
Required unless backup is unavailable