Less-lethal definition
Less-lethal force means a force application that is not intended or expected to cause death or serious injury and that is commonly understood to have less potential for causing death or serious injury than conventional, more lethal police tactics. Nonetheless, use of less-lethal force can result in death or serious injury.
Less-lethal force means a force application that is not intended or expected to cause death or serious injury and that is commonly understood to have less potential for causing
Less-lethal means designed to reduce the risk of causing fatal injury to the individual(s) upon whom they are used, when compared to the use of firearms or other deadly force.
More Definitions of Less-lethal
Less-lethal means any device, agent, or weapon, including but not limited to chemical agents, that is less likely to kill a target than conventional devices, agents, or weapons.
Less-lethal is the industry standard and the terminology the FBI has elected to utilize in reference to this policy.
Less-lethal means any device or technique that is neither designed nor intended to cause death or serious bodily injury. It is also commonly referred to as “less-than-lethal” or “intermediate weapon.”