Use of Force Final Exam Questions &
Answers
What amendment addresses use of force issues and sets the standard for law
enforcement officials - ANSWERS4th
Which US Supreme Court case set the standard for use of force issues dealing with
officers perception and what is reasonable - ANSWERSGraham v. Connor
What were the important issues set forth in Graham v. Connor - ANSWERSThe judges
ruled it's the police officers perception of what is happening at the time of the incident.
The judges referred to what a reasonable officer's response would be at the time, given
the same circumstances
What federal statute covers excessive use of force issues - ANSWERS42 U.S.C.A.
1983
If the court finds a police officer has violated a person's rights concerning use of force
issues, what can happen to the officer - ANSWERSHe/she can be sued and criminally
charged in Federal court or state court
Which US supreme court set the standard for deadly use of force issues -
ANSWERSTennessee v. Garner
What was the precedent set in the US Supreme Court case dealing with deadly force -
ANSWERS1. immediate/present threat of serious bodily harm or death to officers of
others
2. Officer has probable cause to believe that suspect has or is committing a violent
felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious bodily harm or death
3. Escape poses a danger of imminent serious bodily harm or deaths to others
The only reason police should use force is to - ANSWERSGain control of the suspect
for their safety as well as others
Answers
What amendment addresses use of force issues and sets the standard for law
enforcement officials - ANSWERS4th
Which US Supreme Court case set the standard for use of force issues dealing with
officers perception and what is reasonable - ANSWERSGraham v. Connor
What were the important issues set forth in Graham v. Connor - ANSWERSThe judges
ruled it's the police officers perception of what is happening at the time of the incident.
The judges referred to what a reasonable officer's response would be at the time, given
the same circumstances
What federal statute covers excessive use of force issues - ANSWERS42 U.S.C.A.
1983
If the court finds a police officer has violated a person's rights concerning use of force
issues, what can happen to the officer - ANSWERSHe/she can be sued and criminally
charged in Federal court or state court
Which US supreme court set the standard for deadly use of force issues -
ANSWERSTennessee v. Garner
What was the precedent set in the US Supreme Court case dealing with deadly force -
ANSWERS1. immediate/present threat of serious bodily harm or death to officers of
others
2. Officer has probable cause to believe that suspect has or is committing a violent
felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious bodily harm or death
3. Escape poses a danger of imminent serious bodily harm or deaths to others
The only reason police should use force is to - ANSWERSGain control of the suspect
for their safety as well as others
