Thomas & Means

Preventing Police Liability:
FOCUS ON POLICE USE OF FORCE

Particularly in the high risk, high liability areas of law enforcement, police administrators must constantly battle the threat of civil liability. Today, lawsuits question whether a law enforcement agency has responsibly planned and managed a broad array of operational and administrative dynamics. The agency's written policies are challenged and its programs of training, supervision, and discipline are closely scrutinized. If police officials have not dealt adequately with these matters, supervisory liability, liability for negligent training, and municipal liability can quickly follow. Through responsible, systematic planning and administration, law enforcement managers can minimize the potential for officer mistakes and misconduct and virtually eliminate the threat of supervisory and municipal liability.

Target Audience:
Law enforcement managers and administrators at all levels; Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs, patrol and investigative division commanders, mid-managers and first line supervisors, internal affairs investigators and supervisors, government risk managers and legal advisors, and persons in any way responsible for police training and standards.

Course Length:
One to Two Days