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MTR aki oe eR SENSITIVE Manl-ID: LHBSAP1 LEGAL HANDBOOK FOR SPECIAL AGENTS PART 1 Temporary restraining devices, such as handcuffs, shackles, and belts, may be used to|secure|a person arrested. Use of such devices is lawful and proper. Agents are expected to employ sound judgment in the use of these devices, and to resolve any doubt in favor of their use. (See MIOG, Part II, Section 11-1.5.) **EFEDte: 01/30/1997 MCRT#: 583 Div: D9 Cav: SecCls: 3-6.4 FBI Deadly Force Policy - Instructional Outline (See LHBSA,|Part 1,|4-2.5 and MIOG, Part 2, 11-5, 12-2.1,|12-10.4.1 (2), |and MAOP, Part 1, 1-4.) (1) INTRODUCTION: This outline provides guidance to FBI Agents in the use of deadly force. The following general principles are to govern application of the FBI's deadly force policy: (a) The policy is not to be construed to require Agents to assume unreasonable risks. In assessing the need to use deadly force, the paramount consideration should always be the safety of the Agents and the public. (b) The reasonableness of an Agent's decision to use deadly force under this policy must be viewed from the perspective of the Agent on the scene-~who may often be forced to make split-second decisions in circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving-—and without the advantage of 20/20 hindsight. (2) POLICY TEXT: (a) Defense of Life - Agents may use deadly force only when necessary, that is, when the Agents have probable cause to believe that the subject of such force poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the Agents or other persons. (b) Fleeing Subject - Deadly force may be used to prevent the escape of a fleeing subject if there is probable cause to believe: 1. the subject has committed a felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious physical injury or death, and 2. the subject's escape would pose an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the Agents or other persons. (c) Verbal Warnings - If feasible, and if to do so would not increase the danger to the Agent or others, a verbal warning to submit to the authority of the Agent shall be given prior to the use of deadly force. SENSITIVE Printed: 08/20/2003 06:43:34 Page 8