Graham V Connor/ Tennessee v Garner

Question 1

Graham v Connor

Answer 1

The Objective Reasonableness Standard – an officer’s use of force is based on the totality of the circumstances at hand, and judged from the perspective of a reasonable well-training officer “on the scene” rather that with 20/20 vision of hindsight
Based on the behavior of the offender

Question 2

Tennessee v Garner

Answer 2

Deadly force can only be used to prevent escape if the officer has probable cause to believe suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury