ME POST Practice Questions - Maine Criminal Justice Academy Peace Officer Certification Exam

Under Maine law (Title 17-A, Section 107), when is a law enforcement officer justified in using deadly force?

Whenever a suspect runs from a traffic stop When the officer reasonably believes it necessary to defend against imminent deadly force or to prevent escape of a person who poses a significant threat Only when authorized by a supervisor Whenever any felony has been committed

Correct Answer:

When the officer reasonably believes it necessary to defend against imminent deadly force or to prevent escape of a person who poses a significant threat

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