MN HF4122

Adds legislative intent establishing that peace officers may use deadly force only when necessary in defense of human life, evaluated from perspective of a reasonable officer based on totality of circumstances at the time rather than hindsight.

Modifies deadly force justification to require officers reasonably believe the person will cause death or great bodily harm to another unless immediately apprehended, and strikes language limiting use to felonies involving use or threatened use of deadly force.

Prohibits peace officers from using deadly force against a person based solely on danger the person poses to themselves if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm to the officer or another.

Requires peace officers to exercise special care when interacting with individuals with physical, mental health, developmental, or intellectual disabilities that may affect their ability to understand or comply with commands.

Requires all law enforcement agency deadly force policies to be consistent with the modified statutory provisions and may not prohibit deadly force use when justified under the revised statute.