In which scenario is the Graham v. Connor factor listed as 'Immediate threat'?

• A. Glendale
• B. DVO
• C. PVC
• D. PVO

Answer: (B)

Understanding when an “Immediate threat” factor applies starts with recognizing that Graham v. Connor asks officers to weigh three elements to judge reasonable force: how serious the crime is, whether the subject poses an immediate danger to the officer or others, and whether the person is actively resisting or trying to evade arrest. The “Immediate threat” piece is relevant only when the suspect’s current actions create an imminent danger that could cause harm if not addressed right away. In the DVO scenario, the description depicts a situation where the person is actively threatening or ready to harm someone, which makes the immediate threat factor the applicable one. The other scenarios—Glendale, PVC, PVO—focus on different aspects (like severity or resistance) and thus do not depict an imminent danger at that moment.