False.
The statement you provided, "I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6," is a colloquial expression often used to justify the use of lethal force, suggesting a preference for facing a jury (12 jurors) rather than being killed (carried by 6 pallbearers).
The use of force continuum, on the other hand, is a structured guideline that outlines the levels of force that can be used by law enforcement officers in various situations. It emphasizes the escalation and de-escalation of force based on the threat level and is not directly related to the idea of preferring legal judgment over loss of life.
Therefore, the statement as it relates to the use of force continuum is not true.