I was in fear of my safety

I was in fear of my safety is a term commonly used as a blanket defense by a police or law enforcement officer to justify use of force against a civilian or other person. Historically, this defense carries a very low burden of proof from the officer or department. ©2021/Rdee

I was in fear of my safety so I shot the suspect in the back

I was in fear for my safety

I was in fear for my safety is a term commonly used as a blanket defense by a police or law enforcement officer to justify use of force against a civilian or other person. Historically, this defense carries a low burden of proof from the officer or department.

I was in fear for my safety therefore I shot the suspect

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