Police Civil Liability

A comprehensive guide to the personal injury and civil rights aspects of police misconduct. Includes an extensive array of forms. An essential resource for personal injury lawyers--plaintiff and defense, civil rights attorneys, government counsel, and for law enforcement officers at all levels, this handy work provides numerous practice aids and forms throughout.

Includes:

•   Section 1983 & other Federal Civil Rights Actions
•   Negligence during police emergencies
•   False arrest and imprisonment
•   Liability for misuse of weapons
•   Assault and battery
•   Malicious prosecution
•   Duties to persons arrested and incarcerated
•   Duty to protect citizens and property
•   Immunity

An appendix contains detailed analysis of qualified immunity in Fourth Amendment search and seizure and other constitution litigation.

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