In Tennessee v. Garner (1985), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that deadly force against a fleeing suspect is only appropriate under which of the following circumstances?
A. If officers have probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat to others.
B. If the suspect is trying to escape arrest.
C. If the suspect is suspected of committing a felony.
D. If the suspect is believed to be a flight risk.
A. If officers have probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat to others.
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