Minnesota HF538 modifies the criteria for peace officers to use deadly force, requiring it only to protect from apparent death or great bodily harm.

Minnesota HF538 amends the use of deadly force by peace officers, specifying it is justified only if an objectively reasonable officer believes it is necessary to protect from apparent death or great bodily harm. The threat must be specific, imminent, and cannot be addressed without deadly force. The bill also prohibits using deadly force based on the danger a person poses to themselves unless they meet the threat criteria.

Minnesota HF538 modifies the criteria for peace officers to use deadly force, requiring it only to protect from apparent death or great bodily harm.

Minnesota HF538 amends the use of deadly force by peace officers, specifying it is justified only if an objectively reasonable officer believes it is necessary to protect from apparent death or great bodily harm. The threat must be specific, imminent, and cannot be addressed without deadly force. The bill also prohibits using deadly force based on the danger a person poses to themselves unless they meet the threat criteria.