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The United States Supreme Court, in the landmark case Graham v. Connor (1989)
applied a three-part test on the reasonableness of police use of force; this test
requires analysis of the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the incident,
specifically: 1. The severity of the offense suspected; 2. Suspect posed an immediate
threat to officer or others; 3. Suspect was actively resisting or attempting to evade
arrest by flight.
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In the case of Graham v. Connor (1989), the US Supreme Court established a test to assess the reasonableness of police use of force based on specific circumstances and facts.


Explanation:

The United States Supreme Court, in the landmark case Graham v. Connor (1989), applied a three-part test on the reasonableness of police use of force.

This test involves analyzing specific facts and circumstances surrounding the incident:

  1. The severity of the offense suspected
  2. Suspect posed an immediate threat to officer or others
  3. Suspect was actively resisting or attempting to evade arrest by flight

These criteria aim to determine the constitutional reasonableness of law enforcement's use of force.


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