Understanding Graham v. Connor

Findings from Graham v. Connor determine the legality of every use-of-force decision an officer makes.

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The 1989 case of Graham v. Connor is an example of how the actions of one officer can start a process that establishes law. Using the Graham standard, an officer must apply constitutionally appropriate levels of force based on the unique circumstances.