Under applicable statutes, a security officer may use deadly force if there is reason to believe it is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.

• A. Only to protect property
• B. True
• C. Only in self-defense
• D. False

Answer: (B)

Deadly force is allowed for security officers only when there is an imminent threat to life or to prevent great bodily harm, or to stop a forcible felony in progress. This means the officer must reasonably believe the force is necessary right now to stop the threat, not to punish or deter non-violent offenses, and not simply to protect property. The option states this standard, so it is true.

In practice, this coverage includes self-defense and defense of others, and it extends to stopping forcible felonies like armed robbery or kidnapping, but it does not justify using deadly force for property damage or non-violent crimes.