Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use-of-force continuum. A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged. Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in his department.
Which court case will Dylan spend significant time discussing in regard to the use of deadly force?

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Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use-of-force continuum.  A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged.  Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in his department.
Which court case will Dylan spend significant time discussing in regard to the use of deadly force?

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Tennessee v. Garner is a significant court case that addresses the use of deadly force by law enforcement, particularly in situations involving fleeing suspects.

Dylan Will Be Teaching an In-Service for a Group of Officers