The Supreme Court decision in Barnes v. Felix eliminates the “moment of the threat” doctrines and not only allows, but calls for the application of the totality of the circumstances approach in determining the reasonableness of police use of force decisions, including the actions leading to the actual use of force.

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Bruce-Alan Barnard

Barnes v. Felix

MAY 18, 20257 MIN
Broadcast BLUE

Barnes v. Felix

MAY 18, 20257 MIN

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The Supreme Court decision in Barnes v. Felix eliminates the “moment of the threat” doctrines and not only allows, but calls for the application of the totality of the circumstances approach in determining the reasonableness of police use of force decisions, including the actions leading to the actual use of force.