Historically,officers were allowed to use deadly force to prevent the escape of a suspected felon even when the person represented no immediate threat to the officer or the public.This was known as the:
A) Fleeing Felon Rule.
B) Escaping Suspect Doctrine.
C) Deadly Force Statute.
D) "Shoot to Kill" Policy.

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The Fleeing Felon Rule allowed officers to use deadly force to prevent the escape of a suspected felon, even if the suspect did not represent an immediate threat to the officer or the public. However, this rule has since been modified by Supreme Court decisions, which require officers to consider the severity of the crime committed, the suspect's danger to the community, and whether the suspect poses an immediate threat before using lethal force.

Historically,officers Were Allowed to Use Deadly Force to Prevent the Escape