In 2008, Officer Davis used a Taser on Ms. Cavanaugh without warning as she walked towards her home. The court found this use of force objectively unreasonable, noting that Ms. Cavanaugh did not pose an immediate threat and was not resisting arrest. The case highlighted concerns about excessive force and led to legal scrutiny of the department’s use-of-force policies. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/cavanaugh-v-woods-cross-city/?utm_source=openai))
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