and the use of deadly force is necessary to apprehend and arrest the suspected felon. by. Justifications for the use of deadly force will be the facts known or perceived by a deputy at the time the force is utilized. 6. Deputies shall use force in compliance with OCGA 16?3-21 and OCGA 17?4-20 d. Firearms Restrictions: Deputies are not authorized to use a firearm to: 1.) Fire warning shots; 2.) Attempt to disable an occupied motor vehicle or other occupied conveyance; except in those instances which do not endanger innocent person and arejustified by unusual or exigent circumstances. 3.) Shoot at or from a moving vehicle except in those instances which do not endanger innocent person and arejustified by unusual or exigent circumstances. e. Shooting of a Domestic or Agricultural Animal (Livestock): 1) Deputies are permitted to shoot and destroy animals that are severely injured due to a vehicular or other accident. A deputy encountering such a situation shall make every effort to contact the owner of the animal, or the owner?s agent, or a veterinarian before destroying the animal. If a deputy is to destroy the animal at the scene, a supervisor shall be notified prior to the destruction of the animal. 2) When livestock are running at large on the roadways, the traveling public's safety is of paramount importance. A deputy must exhaust all available means to clear these animals from the roadway. Whenever there is an imminent threat of great bodily harm or death to the public, a deputy shall not be hindered in destroying the animal. A deputy using a firearm shall at all times be aware of the surroundings and the trajectory of the projectile as not to further endanger any bystanders or property. 3) Deputies may, when necessary, destroy an obviously rabid or vicious animal that cannot otherwise be controlled. 4. Resistance and Control: 70