Which of the following is nondeadly force?

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Nondeadly force means using a method designed to temporarily incapacitate a person without the intent or high risk of causing death when used properly. Pepper spray fits this idea because it irritates the eyes and airways, causing pain and temporary incapacitation, allowing the officer to gain control or safety without the purpose or typical outcome of killing. The other options are associated with harm that can be fatal: a lethal injection is designed to cause death; discharging a firearm can kill; a stun grenade can injure or kill in some situations, even though it’s intended as a less-lethal option. So pepper spray is the nondeadly choice.