New York S05741 limits the use of deadly force by police officers to cases involving felonies that threaten or result in death or serious bodily.

New York S05741, also known as the "New York police use of deadly force restraint act," amends the penal law to restrict the circumstances under which police officers or peace officers can use deadly force. This bill specifies that deadly force is only justified 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 such harm to another person unless immediately apprehended.

New York S05741 limits the use of deadly force by police officers to cases involving felonies that threaten or result in death or serious bodily.

New York S05741, also known as the "New York police use of deadly force restraint act," amends the penal law to restrict the circumstances under which police officers or peace officers can use deadly force. This bill specifies that deadly force is only justified 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 such harm to another person unless immediately apprehended.