Concept information
Preferred term
deadly force
Definition
- Police use of deadly force has been a controversial topic since officers were first authorized to control the public and enforce the law. Deadly force is defined as force used with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Deadly Force]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/deadly_force
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