You should brush up on KRS before making 1 more arrest. Deadly force is only permitted when the arrestee either threatened to use or did use force likely to cause death or serious physical injury. The courts have acquitted defendants claiming self defense in the past when officers failed to follow this basic rule of arrest. Remember that the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and completly convince a jury that the defendant was not in fear for his life due to the excessive force
You should brush up on KRS before making 1 more arrest. Deadly force is only permitted when the arrestee either threatened to use or did use force likely to cause death or serious physical injury. The courts have acquitted defendants claiming self defense in the past when officers failed to follow this basic rule of arrest. Remember that the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and completly convince a jury that the defendant was not in fear for his life due to the excessive force