Limits the circumstances which justify the use of deadly force by a police officer or peace officer.
The New York police use of deadly force restraint act amends the penal law to limit the circumstances which justify the use of deadly force by a police officer or peace officer. It specifies that deadly force may only be used if the person committed a felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury and the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another person unless immediately apprehended. The act takes effect immediately.
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