Chap. 7 Police methods and challenges Flashcards
What is civil liability?
in tort law the basis for which a cause of action is made to recover damages, in criminal justice where a police officer violates someone`s civil rights.
What is duty of care?
a legal responsibility to see that persons in their custody are free from harm
What is the failure to protect?
police place someone in jeopardy such as giving out the location of a battered spouse or names of victims or witnesses.
What is false arrest?
unlawful physical restraint by a police officer for no valid reason.
What is negligence?
failure to perform a duty owed
What is police brutality?
unnecessary use of force by police against citizens, resulting in injury.
What is proximate cause?
a factor that contributed heavily to an event ex; car crash, death.
What is respondeat superior?
an old legal maxim meaning let the master answer
What is section 1983?
a portion of the U.S. code that allows a legal action to brought against a police officer who it is believed used his position to violate ones civil rights.
What is the stored communications act?
allows law enforcement access to electronic messages greater than 180 days old without a warrant or with a court order or subpoena.
What is a tort?
a civil wrong or infraction
What is the use of force continuum?
a guide for deciding which level of force is appropriate for a police officer to use based on the actions of the suspect.
What is vicarious liability?
a legal doctrine where responsibility rests upon one person for the actions of another, is to exercise reasonable and prudent care in supervising that person.
