The rules regarding the use of deadly force in pursuit of a suspect were changed after the case of __________________ , in which the police were attempting to stop a suspect who ran from them.

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The case of Tennessee v. Garner (1985) led to significant changes in the rules regarding the use of deadly force by law enforcement. The Supreme Court ruled that deadly force may not be used unless it is necessary to prevent the escape of a suspect 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.

The Rules Regarding the Use of Deadly Force in Pursuit