They can also be armed with non-lethal (more accurately known as "less than lethal" or "less-lethal") weaponry, particularly for riot control. Non-lethal weapons include batons, tear gas, riot control agents, rubber bullets, riot shields, water cannons and electroshock weapons. Police officers often carry handcuffs to restrain suspects. The use of firearms or deadly force is typically a last resort only to be used when necessary to save human life, although some jurisdictions (such as Brazil) allow its use against fleeing felons and escaped convicts. A "shoot-to-kill" policy was recently introduced in South Africa, which allows police to use deadly force against any person who poses a significant threat to them or civilians. With the country having one of the highest rates of violent crime, president Jacob Zuma states that South Africa needs to handle crime differently from other countries. COUNT 5
QSN1 What should non-lethal weapons properly be called? ANS1 "less than lethal" or "less-lethal" QSN2 What are common less-lethal weapons? ANS2 batons, tear gas, riot control agents, rubber bullets, riot shields, water cannons and electroshock weapons QSN3 What is supposed to be the last resort for police? ANS3 The use of firearms or deadly force QSN4 What is South Africa's "shoot-to-kill" policy? ANS4 allows police to use deadly force against any person who poses a significant threat to them or civilians QSN5 Where can police shoot fleeing convicts? ANS5 Brazil