Which Supreme Court case established that deadly force may only be used during a police pursuit if there is probable cause to believe the suspect poses a threat?

The Supreme Court case that established the guideline for the use of deadly force by law enforcement during a police pursuit is Tennessee v. Garner. In this landmark decision, the Court held that the use of deadly force against a fleeing suspect is unconstitutional unless there is probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

The ruling affirmed that the Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable seizures, which includes the use of deadly force. Specifically, the Court concluded that an officer cannot use deadly force simply because a suspect is fleeing; instead, there must be an assessment of the threat posed by that individual. This case is pivotal in setting the standard for police conduct regarding the use of force, emphasizing the importance of ensuring an imminent threat before resorting to lethal measures in the context of apprehending a suspect.

This case contrasts with the other options listed, which do not address the use of deadly force during police pursuits and relate to different aspects of criminal procedure and the rights of defendants.