A weapon that is designed to disable,capture,or immobilize-but not kill-a suspect (although occasional deaths do result from the use of such weapons),is known as a:
A)Non-deadly force weapon.
B)Lethal weapon.
C)Non-excessive force weapon.
D)Less than lethal weapon.

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The term "less than lethal weapon" refers to a weapon that is intended to incapacitate or subdue a suspect without causing death, although there is still potential for injury. This term is preferred over "non-lethal" as it recognizes that there is still a risk of lethality.

A Weapon That Is Designed to Disable,capture,or Immobilize-But Not Kill-A