MN SF87

Establishes legislative intent that peace officers use deadly force only when necessary in defense of human life, requiring officers to evaluate circumstances and use other available resources if reasonably safe and feasible.

Modifies the justification for deadly force to require officers reasonably believe the person will cause death or great bodily harm to another person unless immediately apprehended when effecting arrest for a felony 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 not believe the person poses an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm to the officer or another.

Requires officers to exercise special care when interacting with individuals with physical, mental health, developmental, or intellectual disabilities, as disabilities may affect the individual's ability to understand or comply with officer commands.

Requires law enforcement agency deadly force policies to be consistent with the amended statutory provisions and may not prohibit deadly force use when circumstances justify it under section 609.066, subdivision 2.