Which of the following is a baton lethal target?

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When using a baton, the area identified as a lethal target is the head because it contains the brain and other vital structures; a strike there carries a high risk of rapid, potentially fatal injury, so it’s classified as lethal. The chest, arms, and legs are not considered lethal targets in standard baton use; they’re targeted more for control or disabling rather than causing immediate fatal harm. In practice, officers are trained to minimize force and only aim for targets appropriate to the situation, with head strikes reserved for extreme justification.