Police and Negligence and Liability
Police Negligence and Liability 1
Running Head: Police Neglect/Liability
Police Negligence and Liability
Police Negligence and Liability 2
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine factors involved in police negligence and the extent of liability the officers hold. Are police officers held accountable for their misjudgments or reckless behavior when they are at fault? This paper exams relevant cases in which police officers have been penalized or relinquished from negligent allegations. Additionally, details on the penalties of negligence from police officers will be provided in this essay.
Police Negligence and Liability 3
Introduction
Many law enforcement agencies have come under intense scrutiny concerning their actions against suspects/criminals. Most of the complaints are against Caucasian police officers and the excessive and sometimes very brutal force they use against minorities. This type of force has caused suspects/criminals death in many case in which Caucasian police officers have acted recklessly. Several police agencies have taken severe actions against officers that are found liable for the injury or sometimes death to suspects/criminals. In an effort to protect those wrongfully abused by police officers, several police departments seek to establish terms that would fall under negligence and the liability that follows. The Encarta Dictionary defines negligence as “Law a civil wrong (tort) causing injury or harm to another person or to property as the result of doing something or failing to provide a proper or reasonable level of care” (Encarta Dictionary). Additionally, the Encarta Dictionary defines liability as “Law legal responsibility for something especially costs or damages and anything for which somebody is responsible especially debt” (Encarta Dictionary). Police Negligence and Liability In the mid ninety’s, many
Running Head: Police Neglect/Liability
Police Negligence and Liability
Police Negligence and Liability 2
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine factors involved in police negligence and the extent of liability the officers hold. Are police officers held accountable for their misjudgments or reckless behavior when they are at fault? This paper exams relevant cases in which police officers have been penalized or relinquished from negligent allegations. Additionally, details on the penalties of negligence from police officers will be provided in this essay.
Police Negligence and Liability 3
Introduction
Many law enforcement agencies have come under intense scrutiny concerning their actions against suspects/criminals. Most of the complaints are against Caucasian police officers and the excessive and sometimes very brutal force they use against minorities. This type of force has caused suspects/criminals death in many case in which Caucasian police officers have acted recklessly. Several police agencies have taken severe actions against officers that are found liable for the injury or sometimes death to suspects/criminals. In an effort to protect those wrongfully abused by police officers, several police departments seek to establish terms that would fall under negligence and the liability that follows. The Encarta Dictionary defines negligence as “Law a civil wrong (tort) causing injury or harm to another person or to property as the result of doing something or failing to provide a proper or reasonable level of care” (Encarta Dictionary). Additionally, the Encarta Dictionary defines liability as “Law legal responsibility for something especially costs or damages and anything for which somebody is responsible especially debt” (Encarta Dictionary). Police Negligence and Liability In the mid ninety’s, many