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In this episode of Real Talk with Mohawk, we break down police use-of-force through the legal standards that govern real-world encounters. Using Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner, we explain how courts determine whether force was objectively reasonable based on what officers knew at the precise moment force was applied.

This episode covers use-of-force law, pre-force behavior, threat perception, subject positioning, and why context matters more than hindsight or viral commentary. The discussion is grounded in case law, policy, and real-world law enforcement experience.

Clarification: References to subject positioning in this episode reflect hands placed behind the head at the time force was applied, consistent with the analysis discussed.

Keywords: police use of force, Graham v Connor, Tennessee v Garner, objective reasonableness, law enforcement analysis, police accountability, use of force policy, Real Talk with Mohawk

Real Talk with Mohawk delivers direct, fact-based legal and policy analysis on policing and public safety.

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