Graham Vs. Connor: a Landmark in Understanding Police Use of Force
Words: 594 1469Few court decisions have shaped law enforcement practices as significantly as the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Graham v. Connor. This 1989 case established the criteria for evaluating the use of force by police officers, providing a legal benchmark that persists today. The significance of this case lies not only in its direct implications on policing but also in its broader influence on the ongoing public discourse surrounding police accountability and civil rights. At the heart of Graham v. Connor […]