Using your computer or podcast player (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc.) listen to"CaseLaw, Part 1" from the Small Town Dicks/The Briefing Room podcast.

(This particular podcast has a written transcript of the episode and it can be found by following the link above.)

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In today's briefing, we discuss the case law that defines what is considered reasonable when a police officer uses force. These cases are used by departments nationwide as a foundation for use of force policies. The two specific cases you'll hear about today, if you want to read further, areTennessee v. GarnerandGraham v. Connor.

(If you are listening through an app, you may have to find the episode in the Small Town Dicks app. It will be in Season 10.)

After you have listened to the episode, please answer the following questions in full sentences/paragraphs:

1. What is "case law" and how does it affect police officers?
2. How is "reasonableness" determined?
3. Give a summary of what occurred when police came into contact with Garner. What is the outcome of their interaction?
4. What two questions are the Supreme Court determining in relation to the Garner case?
5. What is the subsequent case law that comes out of the Garner case based on the Supreme Court ruling?
6. What specific part of the interaction between the police and the suspect is the pivotal detail that changes how the Supreme Court views this case?
7. What the difference between a robbery and a burglary?
8. Give a summary of what occurred when police came into contact with Graham.
9. What grounds is Graham basing is suit on? What is he alleging?
10. What question is being raised in this case regarding the police's behavior?
11. What is the Supreme Court's ruling? How does this case law affect policing practices?
12. What recent cases do the detectives discuss with similar case law questions?