The landmark SCOTUS case Tennessee v. Garner (1985) involved the authority of police to use deadly force to stop fleeing felons. In this case, SCOTUS held that:
a. deadly force could be used only if the officer using it had probable cause to believe the fleeing felon posed a physical danger to himself or others.
b. the Constitution does not address such a situation
c. deadly force could be used only if the officer using it had reasonable suspicion that the fleeing felon posed a physical danger to himself or others.
d. deadly force could be used by the officer only if there was no other means reasonably available to stop the fleeing felon.
a
You might also like to view...
What are the eight steps in documenting the computer crime scene?
What will be an ideal response?
Research indicates that criminal career trajectories can be reversed if life conditions improve and kids gain social capital
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Behavior modification proceeds on the theory that all forms of behavior are the result of learning responses to certain stimuli – behavior is strengthened by its consequences
a. True b. False
Many citizens perceive that a significant amount of police misconduct may be hidden from public view
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false