Case Law Academy

Topic

use of force

2 published cases

Police Pursuits2007550 U.S. 372

Scott

Scott v. Harris is the Supreme Court's major police-pursuit force case. It explains when force used to end a dangerous high-speed chase can be reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.

Use of Force1985471 U.S. 1

Garner

Tennessee v. Garner sets the constitutional standard for deadly force against fleeing suspects.