In the legal standard for determining the threat a suspect poses and whether to use deadly force,the suspect's past conduct is not universally accepted as an appropriate consideration.

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The legal standard for determining the threat a suspect poses and whether to use deadly force typically focuses on the immediate threat to the safety of officers or others, rather than the suspect's past conduct. However, some jurisdictions may allow for consideration of past conduct in certain circumstances.

In the Legal Standard for Determining the Threat a Suspect