Know Your Rights When Police Can Use Force — And When It Crosses the Line
Truth in the Shadows: Crime, Mystery, and Politics · Kandy
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Show Notes
DISCLAIMER
This mini-segment is for educational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.
Summary
When can police legally use force — and when does that power cross the line?
In Episode 2 of Know Your Rights, we break down the constitutional rules that control police use of force. From the Fourth Amendment to major Supreme Court rulings like Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner, this episode explains how courts decide whether force is reasonable or excessive.
Understanding these legal boundaries can help you recognize when authority is being used lawfully — and when it may go too far.
No fear. No hype. Just the law, explained clearly.
Sources
U.S. Constitution, Amendments IV and V.
Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989).
Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985).
42 U.S.C. §1983 Civil Rights Law.
National Institute of Justice (U.S. Department of Justice)
American Civil Liberties Union — Know Your Rights