# The Police (Conduct) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Paragraph 4.5: Article 4 Use of Force


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.)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/41/schedule/paragraph/4.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-conduct-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/schedule/paragraph-4.5
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