In Scott v.Harris (2007),the Court held that police can use deadly force in connection with vehicle chases as long as suspect's behavior constitutes a danger to

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The Court held that police can use deadly force in connection with vehicle chases as long as the suspect's behavior constitutes a danger to the public. The Court stated that the police must balance the seriousness of the crime, the danger to the public, and the likelihood of the suspect escaping. The police do not have to exhaust all other means before resorting to deadly force, but the use of deadly force must be reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances.

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