About This Course
Police misconduct is a topic on everyone’s mind these days. Regardless of which side of the argument you are on, whether you are defending or prosecuting or if you are just interested in expanding your knowledge base, this CLE course will explain all the latest in the area of law enforcement.
The course will cover law enforcement liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 as well as the use of deadly force, qualified immunity for officers on an individual level, supervision and discipline, liability for hiring, training and supervision failures. The course will also explain how the legalization of marijuana has impacted the issue. Recent changes in Supreme Court laws, the statistics on use of force and reforms considered, various behaviors often considered extreme, the blue wall, training and citizen videos will all be presented.