Civil Liability And Civil Rights Violations

Question 0

Why do the police get sued?

Answer 0

26% – wrongful action
21% – false arrest
18% – Property handling 
15% – excessive force
5% – hiring and retention practices
1% – Pursuit
1% – harassment/discrimination
13% – others (could include policies, search and seizure, etc.)

Question 1

What is the most important thing we learned in this class?

Answer 1

To uphold the constitution

Question 2

What are some examples of wrongful action? ( biggest reason we get sued)

Answer 2

A. civil standby
B. Community caretaking
C. detox interventions
D. Suicide prevention
E. Contacts with mentally Ill persons

Question 3

What is qualified immunity?

Answer 3

Qualified immunity is an immunity from civil suit rather than a mere defense to liability and entitles an officer to avoid standing trial.