Use of Force

Question 1

Tennesee v. Garner (1985)

Answer 1

CANNOT use deadly force on unarmed, dangerous person, CAN if they believed suspect poses serious threat

Question 2

what happened in Graham v. Connor (1989)

Answer 2

sustained injuries from low blood sugar while in argument with officer

Question 3

Graham v. Conno

Answer 3

objective reasonableness factor, if police didn’t know then it’s justifiable

Question 4

what happened in Plakas v. Drinksi (1991)

Answer 4

fireplace poker, police shot and killed him

Question 5

Plakas v. Drinksi

Answer 5

less lethal force is not required when deadly force is authorized

Question 6

Wardlow v. Pickett (1993)

Answer 6

wardlow was yelling and police punched him in the face (police won)

Question 7

use of force continuum

Answer 7

(de-escalation)
level 5 - deadly force
level 4 - hard techniques
level 3 - soft techniques
level 2 - verbal commands
level 1 - officer presence

Question 8

what is net widening?

Answer 8

after intro of tasers, “widened the net” of citizens who were subjected to use of force

Question 9

Scott v. Harris (2007)

Answer 9

high speed chase, police pit maneuvered car (bumped it) and guy ended up paralyzed. police won case