Compare and contrast the "fleeing felon" and Tennessee v. Garner rules as they relate to police use of deadly force
What will be an ideal response?
In the case of Tennessee v. Garner, the court ruled that use of deadly force against apparently unarmed and non-dangerous fleeing felons is an illegal seizure of their person under the Fourth Amendment. Deadly force may not be used unless it is necessary to prevent the escape and the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officer or others. Under common law, the fleeing felon rule permits the use of force, including deadly force, against an individual who is suspected of a felony and is in clear flight.
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