If a police officer's life or another's life is at peril from the person in question, it is permissible to use __________.

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a. Incorrect. Unreasonable force is the use of greater force than necessary when making an arrest. The use of deadly force by the police is generally permitted when an officer's life or another's life is at peril from the person against whom the deadly physical force is directed, where the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect has committed a crime involving serious physical harm to another, or in other serious felony cases.
b. Incorrect. In the event an officer's life or another's life is at peril the officer will need to use greater force than pepper spray. The use of deadly force by the police is generally permitted when an officer's life or another's life is at peril from the person against whom the deadly physical force is directed, where the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect has committed a crime involving serious physical harm to another, or in other serious felony cases.
c. Correct. The use of deadly force by the police is generally permitted when an officer's life or another's life is at peril from the person against whom the deadly physical force is directed, where the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect has committed a crime involving serious physical harm to another, or in other serious felony cases.
d. Incorrect. When an officer or another's life is at peril it may not be possible for the officer to wait for backup to arrive. Deadly force may be immediately required. The use of deadly force by the police is generally permitted when an officer's life or another's life is at peril from the person against whom the deadly physical force is directed, where the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect has committed a crime involving serious physical harm to another, or in other serious felony cases.

If a Police Officer's Life or Another's Life Is at Peril