In certain situations, police may need to act quickly based on their instincts. Sometimes a situation is unpredictable and a decision must be made in a split second. The quickest decision might be to physically kill a person with their own hands or, unfortunately, to use deadly force. Anything can happen and the agent must be prepared to deal with every scenario. The varying levels of force can range from the simple presence of a police officer to the need to kill someone to prevent them from harming someone else. It's a harsh reality, but sometimes the police officer has to make the decision to die or protect him and do what he has to do. There are several circumstances in which police may ultimately have to use force. In a situation where a violent and insane offender is attempting to harm the officer, this would involve using force to restrain the offender to ensure they do not harm themselves or anyone else. Sometimes a verbal command does the trick. But unfortunately, this is not always the case. For example, if a violent offender was caught committing a robbery and the police told him to freeze and drop his gun; he is doomed to have force used against him if he does not comply. If the offender committing the robbery lunges at the officer with a weapon or pistol, the officer may have to use deadly force against the offender to protect his or her own life in the line of duty. Every day, law enforcement officers face danger when committing theft. their responsibilities. When faced with a dangerous or unpredictable situation, police officers generally have very little time to assess it and determine the appropriate response (United States Department of Justice). So if an officer decides... middle of paper...... it is to use unarmed physical force or force using non-lethal weapons. Police often use their own discretion to figure out the best way to resolve a difficult situation (The Associated Press). They must make hasty decisions about how to subdue or apprehend an offender. Real. A&E. 2001.Hearst Communications Inc. Use of Force: Defining Force. 2008. November 17, 2009. Mangan, David. Police brutality: use of excessive force. New York, May 2006. Ramsey, Josh. Defensive devices. 2007. November 15, 2009. Associated Press. A study examines the use of deadly force by police. 2009. November 14, 2009. US Department of Justice. Use of force. April 30, 2008. November 15 2009 .