How do security patrol officers determine the necessary force to use?
A. Security patrol officers are trained in the use of force continuum and the use of deadly force will only be used when in defense of imminent threat of life safety. [Below we have listed some use of force statutes for your review.] 21-3211. Use of force in defense of a person; no duty to retreat. (a) A person is justified in the use of force against another when and to the extent it appears to such person and such person reasonably believes that such force is necessary to defend such person or a third person against such other’s imminent use of unlawful force. (b) A person is justified in the use of deadly force under circumstances described in subsection (a) if such person reasonably believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to such person or a third person. (c) Nothing in this section shall require a person to retreat if such person is using force to protect such person or a third person. 21-3212. Use of force in defense of dwelling; no duty
