Deadly force assault refers to using force to an officer or any other person with the intent to cause great bodily harm or death.

• A. Use of force to subdue a suspect without harm
• B. Use to an officer or any other person with the intent to cause great bodily harm or death
• C. Verbal commands
• D. Non-lethal restraint

Answer: (B)

Deadly force assault is defined by using force in a way that is capable of causing death or serious bodily harm, directed at a person, with the specific intent to cause great bodily harm or death. The crucial elements are the use of force, the target being a person, and the perpetrator’s intent to inflict severe harm or death, rather than merely aiming to subdue or restrain. This distinguishes it from non-deadly actions like subduing a suspect without harm, verbal commands, or non-lethal restraint, which do not carry the same potential for causing death or serious injury.