How to Answer: From your personal understanding, under what circumstances is the use of deadly forced justified?
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23. From your personal understanding, under what circumstances is the use of deadly forced justified?
How to Answer
The interviewer is asking for your personal understanding (not opinion!) when it comes to the laws and regulations surrounding deadly force. This is a serious question and should not be a question where you give your personal opinion. Answer by the book!
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Answer Example
"According to US Law, deadly force may be justified only under conditions of extreme necessity, when all lesser means have failed or cannot reasonably be employed."
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Anonymous Answer
"Deadly force is justified if there's absolutely no other choice."
Rachelle's Feedback
Straightforward and to the point! This question may be a good opportunity to bring in some facts/knowledge from your military training.