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One Vision. One Mission. <br />Lino Lakes Public Safety Department Critical Incident Response <br />MN Statute 609.066 Authorized Use of Deadly Force <br />by Peace Officers <br />§Subd. 1a.Legislative intent. <br />The legislature hereby finds and declares the following: <br />(1) that the authority to use deadly force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a critical <br />responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the <br />sanctity of every human life. The legislature further finds and declares that every person has a right to be <br />free from excessive use of force by officers acting under color of law; <br />(2) as set forth below, it is the intent of the legislature that peace officers use deadly force only when <br />necessary in defense of human life or to prevent great bodily harm. In determining whether deadly force is <br />necessary, officers shall evaluate each situation in light of the particular circumstances of each case;