The Court held that if the officer's conduct is subjectively reasonable, there is no excessive use of force even if the officer had bad motives or evil intent.

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The Supreme Court has held that the test of reasonableness under the Fourth Amendment is not subject to the officer's subjective intent or motivation, but rather is based on whether the officer's actions are objectively reasonable in light of the facts and circumstances confronting them, without regard to their underlying intent or motivation.

The Court Held That If the Officer's Conduct Is Subjectively