Asked by Rylee Bashkingy on Sep 26, 2024

Which court case held that tasers constitute an "intermediate,significant level of force that must be justified by a strong government interest that compels the employment of such force"?

A) Bryan v.McPherson
B) City of Oakland v.Barrows
C) Brown v.City of Golden Valley
D) Casey v.City of Fed.Heights

Bryan v. McPherson

A legal case involving issues of excessive force by police, significant for its implications on law enforcement and civil rights.

Intermediate Force

Use of force by law enforcement that is between minimal force and lethal force, such as using tasers or batons, to gain control of a situation.

  • Understand the regulations and social norms governing the application of force by law enforcement, encompassing both domestic and global frameworks.