Yes, but I had a feeling there was something else.
The courts take that into consideration with any use of force. A lone female officer who is 5’2 100 something pounds soaking wet has extremely good justification if the attacker is 6’2 250 pounds. The standard isn’t only “fear of death,” but also includes “serious bodily injury.”
But we are seeing an effect that some cops will not engage cause of fear of negative media that affects them and their family.