Which of the Following Best Describes the Court's Ruling in Tennessee

Which of the following best describes the court's ruling in Tennessee v. Garner?

A) Police cannot use deadly force to prevent the escape of a felon unless the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officer or others.
B) Police can use deadly force to prevent the escape of a felon in any circumstance.
C) Proper use of deadly force is an issue to be defined by police departments within the confines of state law.
D) The court indicated that an officer's situational discretion is the most important determinant of when deadly force is necessary.