Connecticut General Statutes and Case Law
Relevant Statutes
Public Act 19-90, An Act Concerning the Use of Force and Pursuits by Police and Increasing Police Accountability and Transparency
53a-18, Use of Reasonable Physical Force or Deadly Force
53a-19, Use of Physical Force in Defense of a Person
53a-22, Use of Physical Force in making an arrest or preventing escape
51-277a, Investigation of the Use of Physical Force by a Peace Officer that Results in Death of Another Person
Relevant Case Law
State v. Smith 73 Conn. App. 173 (2002)
Graham v. Connor 490 U.S. 386 (1989)
Tennessee v. Garner, 471 US 1 (1985)
Bell v. Wolfish 441 U.S. 520, 559 (1979)