As a result of the ___________________ U.S. Supreme Court decision, departments issued policies directing officers to create a buffer zone of 21 feet when faced with potential danger any time a person within this area is armed with a knife.
A) Graham v. Connor
B) Tennessee v. Garner
C) Colorado v. Spring
D) New York. v. Acevedo

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The Graham v. Connor decision is pivotal in law enforcement, establishing the "objective reasonableness" standard for police use of force, which indirectly influences policies like the 21-foot rule for handling threats such as individuals armed with a knife.

As a Result of the ___________________ U