United States federal criminal statutes prohibit assaulting, impeding, or conspiring against federal officers, making interference with federal law enforcement officers potentially a federal crime.
January 01, 2024
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Federal criminal law provides penalties for offenses directed at federal officers and agents.
Federal law enforcement officers may employ defensive force, including drawing and firing firearms, when they reasonably perceive an imminent threat to their life or safety.
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Use-of-force doctrines authorize defensive actions by officers under imminent-threat conditions.