In Scott v. Harris, the Supreme Court ruled that it is reasonable for a police officer to use deadly force (in this case, a “PIT Maneuver” leading to the suspect’s paralysis) to end a vehicle pursuit:

The government may limit individual rights when a legitimate governmental interest outweighs the intrusion.

During an encounter, effective can be achieved by creating between the officer and the suspect to minimize tensions.

When evaluating force encounters, especially deadly force, the courts look at the three elements depicted in class on a triangle.  Ideally, if we can remove one or more of these elements, we can minimize the likelihood that deadly force would be needed.  List the three factors discussed in class.

In the context of use of force, which of the following describes the principle of proportionality?

Late-life suicide is such an issue due to a majority of older people feeling sad or unhappy most of the time.

Data from National Crime Victimization Surveys show that people over age 65 are more likely than other age groups to be victims of serious crimes, such as robbery, personal theft, assault, and rape.

The whole of Controversy 6 centers on the balance of autonomy and beneficence. In the space provided, define both of these terms (1.5 pts each). Up to 2 bonus points can be earned for an accurate and briefldescription of the conflict between the two in regards to older adults.

Which of the following is the best predictor of sexuality in old age?

Identify (2 points) and define (4 points) the two standards upon which courts rely to determine when to withhold or withdraw treatment for incapacitated persons.