Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) Terry v. Ohio recognized investigative stops as a separate category of seizures allowed to a lower degree of suspicion.
2) A suspect is not considered under arrest until they are physically restrained or confined.
3) In evaluating an officer's use of reasonable force, the court will take into consideration the severity of the crime committed.
4) If deadly force is used improperly, the officer may be held both criminally and civilly liable.
5) The Fleeing-Felon Rule allowed police officers to shoot an unarmed suspect who was fleeing the scene of a felony.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3.TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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