Can Police Use Lethal Force on a Suspect Who Tries to Run Away?
The state court trial opened late in 2016, but the judge hasn’t yet ruled on whether the mobile phone video can be shown to jurors. The defense is claiming the video is unfairly prejudicial to the accused police officer.
Standards of Behavior
- If the officer knew he was interacting with a suspect who had a violent criminal past and there was high risk of immediate attack
- If the officer witnessed the suspect threatening anyone before or during the interaction
- If the officer saw Scott wielding a deadly weapon
Slager faces 30 years to life if convicted. He also faces separate federal charges of violating Scott’s civil rights. That trial is scheduled for 2017.
Be on Your Best Behavior When in the Presence of a Police Officer
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