Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985)

Summary: Under the Fourth Amendment, police officers may use deadly force to prevent the escape of a fleeing suspect if the officer has a good-faith belief that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others, but only for violent felonies.

RP Application: Establishes rules for the use of deadly force by law enforcement, enhancing role play involving police chases and shootings.