What type of force does Tennessee v. Garner specifically address?

Tennessee v. Garner is a landmark Supreme Court case that specifically addresses the use of deadly force by law enforcement against fleeing felons. The central issue in this case was whether the use of such force is permissible under the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable seizures. The Court ultimately held that deadly force may only be used when an officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

This ruling clarified the circumstances under which police officers can use deadly force, effectively setting limitations aimed at protecting the rights of individuals while ensuring that law enforcement can effectively perform their duties. The decision shifted the focus toward the immediate threat posed by suspects rather than allowing the use of deadly force simply because someone was running away from the police.

Contextualizing this with the other options, non-lethal force during arrests does not capture the essence of the case, which is about deadly force. Any force exerted during a police chase is too broad, as the case specifically addresses deadly force rather than all types of force. Excessive force concerning vehicle searches pertains to a different aspect of law enforcement and does not relate to the specific principles established in Tennessee v. Garner regarding fleeing felons.