According to the ruling in Tennessee v. Garner (1985), a police officer may use deadly force to:

A. Prevent the imminent escape of an offender who is believed to have caused serious physical injury to others.
B. Prevent the escape of suspect the police have probable cause to believe poses a significant threat of serious physical injury to the officer or others.
C. Prevent the escape of an armed offender only if there is probable cause to believe he has committed a felony.
D. Prevent an offender from escaping after the officer identifies him/herself as an officer and demands the suspect stops.


B

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