Texas Security Level II Certification Practice Test

In which of the following situations is deadly force justifiable for a security officer?

1. Self defense

2. Defense of a third party

3. To stop a suicide attempt

4. A and B only

The correct answer is: A and B only

Deadly force can be considered justifiable in specific situations, particularly when there is an imminent threat to life. In the context of the options provided, self-defense and defense of a third party are two scenarios where the use of deadly force may be warranted. Self-defense allows an individual to protect themselves against an immediate and credible threat of serious bodily harm or death. If a security officer is confronted with a situation where their life is at risk and no other means of escape or de-escalation is available, using deadly force may be permissible under the law. Similarly, the defense of a third party permits an individual to intervene on behalf of another person when that person is facing an imminent threat of serious harm. If a security officer witnesses an attack on another individual that could lead to death or serious injury, they may be justified in using deadly force to prevent that harm from occurring. The other scenario presented, stopping a suicide attempt, does not typically fall under the justifiable use of deadly force, as it does not involve a direct threat to life from an assailant. Instead, there may be other de-escalation techniques or crisis intervention methods that are more appropriate in that situation. Thus, the most accurate understanding of when deadly force is justified for