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Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989).

All uses of force in arrest and seizure of a free citizen are judged by
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4 Amendment’s objective reasonableness standard.
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Objective Reasonableness Analysis Considers:
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• Severity of offense suspected.

• Did suspect pose an immediate threat to the officer or others.

• Is suspect actively resisting or attempting escape
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Note: Judged by totality of circumstances known to officer at the

time the force was used.

• Step into the shoes of the officer.

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• 20/20 hindsight is not considered in reasonableness inquiry..

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