1.) Define excessive force and provide the guidelines for the use of deadly force in reference to the Tennessee v. Garner (1985) case. Taking into consideration the now infamous Eric Garner case. Eric Garner was allegedly selling small volumes of untaxed cigarettes on the street, which was illegal in Staten Island, N.Y.

2.) Police officer Daniel Pantaleo placed then 43-year old Garner, father of six in an illegal chokehold which caused his death. Eric Garner stated "I can't breathe" 11 times.

3.) When you review the video, read the articles, and your own research, explain if Eric Garner did or did not deserve to be placed under arrest? Also explain how the Tennessee v. Garner case relates to Eric Garner' s case. When Eric Garner stated that he could not breathe, what should have happened? Was it fair and just that it took five years from July 17, 2014 to August 19, 2019 to fire then officer Daniel Pantaleo for Eric Garner's death? Was the out-of-court 2015 civil suit of $5.9 million enough money for Eric Garner's death? And lastly Explain if Eric Garner deserved to die for allegedly selling cigarettes?

4.) 500 words total.