The 'objective reasonableness' standard, as defined in Graham v. Connor, is the legal standard used to evaluate whether a law enforcement officer's use of force was justified under the Fourth Amendment. This standard requires that the use of force be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, rather than with 20/20 hindsight. It acknowledges that officers are often forced to make split-second decisions in tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving circumstances. The 'objective reasonableness' standard is not based on the officer's subjective intent or motivation. Instead, the focus is on whether....
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