What was a significant concern in Tennessee v. Garner (1985) regarding police action?

The significant concern raised in Tennessee v. Garner (1985) was indeed about the use of deadly force in situations involving non-dangerous crimes. This case involved a police officer who shot a fleeing suspect who was unarmed; the court ultimately ruled that the use of deadly force against a fleeing suspect, who posed no imminent threat to the officer or others, constituted a violation of the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable seizures.

The decision highlighted that law enforcement could not justify the use of deadly force solely to prevent the escape of a suspect if that suspect posed no immediate threat. This established a critical standard for police conduct during pursuits and emphasized the need for balancing the necessity of force against the severity of the offense committed by the suspect. The ruling effectively shaped policies regarding when and how law enforcement could engage in the use of deadly force in apprehending suspects.