State laws regarding the use of deadly force in making arrests must comply with the requirements established by the US Supreme Court in:

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Tennessee v. Garner (1985) established the constitutional standards for the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers in the context of arresting a fleeing suspect. The Supreme Court held that deadly force may not be used unless it is necessary to prevent the escape and the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

State Laws Regarding the Use of Deadly Force in Making