Officers have no reason to beat a person to death with sprays, electric shocks, guns, batons and other lethal weapons, especially when the person is handcuffed and laid on the ground. ... So, in this case the police use of deadly force with the criminal was essential. ... But, others are more restrictive, and limited the use of deadly force on suspects having committed "forcible" acts such as robbery (U.S. ... And, there is a rule that claims that "deadly force may not be used unless it is necessary to prevent the escape and the officer has probable cause to believe that the sus...

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In many cases the situation (according to police accounts) has rapidly escalated to a point where police feel the need to use deadly force. ... This was done for longer than necessary to ascertain whether or not she carried a weapon. ...

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