In Tennessee v. Garner (1985), the Supreme Court held that a police officer may use ____________ only when necessary to apprehend a fleeing felon and only when "the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or physical injury to the officer or others."

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In Tennessee v. Garner, the Supreme Court specifically stated that a police officer may use deadly force only in certain circumstances. The other options (choke hold and stun gun) are not mentioned or relevant to the case.

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