Article 4 Use of Force
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4.5. Before police officers resort to the use of firearms, they shall identify themselves and give a clear warning of their intent to us firearms, with sufficient time for the warnings to be observed, unless to do so:
(a)would unduly place any person at a risk of death or serious injury; or
(b)would be clearly inappropriate or pointless in the circumstances of the incident.
(Sourced from: Article 10 United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials.)