Does the posting of the warning signs justify the application of deadly force?
No. By and of themselves, they do not “justify” the application of deadly force, but they certainly contribute to the development of local Rules of Engagement which should describe the post-specific circumstances that would constitute hostile intent on the part of an adversary, thereby possibly justifying the application of force. Q: Do the signs conform to the warning addressed in 10 CFR 1047, “Limited Arrest Authority and Use of Force by Protective Force Officers”? A: No. The signs alone do not constitute the warning addressed in 10 CFR 1047; however, if those signs are clearly posted and ignored by an intruder, that action can then be considered an indicator of hostile intent. Taken together with other locally-defined factors, they could aggregate to a level that may justify a forceful reaction. Q: The current protective force manual seems to be written primarily for contractor forces. Will this be the case in the next revision? A: No. The next revision will establish separate manua
