Practice question

A CHP officer encounters a fleeing suspect who poses no immediate threat. Under current California law, may the officer use deadly force to prevent escape?

  1. Yes, fleeing from a felony arrest always justifies deadly force
  2. No, deadly force cannot be used solely to prevent escape when no imminent threat exists
  3. Yes, if the suspect is wanted for any violent crime
  4. Only with supervisor approval over radio

Answer: B — No, deadly force cannot be used solely to prevent escape when no imminent threat exists

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