The Supreme Court restricted police use of deadly force in:

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In Tennessee v. Garner (1985), the Supreme Court ruled that police may not use deadly force against an unarmed and non-dangerous fleeing suspect unless 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. This decision imposed significant restrictions on police use of deadly force, particularly in situations where the suspect is not actively threatening anyone with a weapon.

The Supreme Court Restricted Police Use of Deadly Force In