Factors from Graham v. Connor applied to King v. City of Rockford
If a Suspect Can Talk, Does That Mean He’s Breathing?
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Category: Use of Force
Qualified Immunity for TASER Probe to the Head
The appellate court began by citing other cases in which the court “held that it’s reasonable for officers to tase fleeing suspects”
No Qualified Immunity for SWAT Raid
No doubt, hindsight in this case is indeed 20-20
Deputy’s Failure to Allow Time for Suspect to Comply Defeats Claim of Qualified Immunity
Patience is a virtue, and especially so when it is tactically smart
Understanding Excited Delirium: 4 Takeaways for Law Enforcement Officers
No matter what you call it, an aggressive person in crisis requires a careful response
What Is “Clearly Established” Law?
So, what is the court’s message for the officer on the street?
Knock, Knock—Don’t Come In!
The court held the officers “had no reasonable basis to believe that Reed posed a threat to safety”
Failure to Intervene
The time is far past for agencies to provide the best training in how to intervene for a positive outcome
Qualified Immunity for Shooting Dog
“At a minimum, it was a necessarily quick decision in a gray area where officers are protected by qualified immunity”
8th Amendment Governs Use of Force on Inmate
The court held, “Johnson’s Eighth Amendment claim flunks these standards”
Shooting to Stop Drivers: When Is It Lawful?
“The Court emphasizes that this is an extremely close call”
Qualified Immunity Appropriate for Shooting Lasting 2 Seconds
A right is “clearly established” when it is based on a sufficiently clear foundation in then-existing precedent