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Graham v. Connor

Cases has to be analyzed

The "reasonableness" of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, rather than with 20/20 hindsight.

Monday Morning QB

The Three Prong Test

1) THE SEVERITY OF THE CRIME.

2)WHETHER THE SUSPECT RESISTED ARREST OR ATTEMPTED TO EVADE ARREST BY FLEEING.

3)WHETHER THE SUSPECT POSED AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF THE OFFICER OR PUBLIC.

What does this mean?

"Objective Reasonableness"

"FACTS MAKE FORCE REASONABLE"

Requires officers to rely on their senses such as: sight,sound,touch,smell,taste

Articulate the seizure based on the above factors.

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