Which of the following is NOT one of Graham factors?

• A. Age of the suspect
• B. Severity of crime
• C. Immediate threat to officer safety
• D. Actively resisting arrest

Answer: (A)

Graham v. Connor establishes an objective reasonableness standard for evaluating police use of force, focusing on factors that reflect the immediate danger and necessity at the moment. The factors considered are: the severity of the crime being committed, whether the suspect poses an immediate threat to the safety of officers or others, and whether the suspect actively resists arrest or attempts to flee. The age of the suspect does not belong to these factors, so it isn’t used to gauge reasonableness under this framework. While age may be relevant in broader contexts, the Graham factors specifically center on conduct and danger in that moment. Therefore, the age of the suspect is the correct answer.