Police Liability

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services How to avoid the pitfalls of ­­­police liability - what you don't know could hurt you. Allegations of police misconduct frequently make headline news throughout the United States. Civil rights lawsuits against police are common and are likely to increase as our diverse society places more and more emphasis on individual rights. Attend this seminar and learn the skills you need to handle every police liability challenge you face. Don't miss this timely opportunity to hear from local experts on the police liability issues you need to know - register now! Benefits for You - Learn the most effective tactics for avoiding civil liability - Grasp the key essentials of quality immunity - and find out what's in store for the future - Tips on dealing with police testimony problems - Find out what you need to know about excessive force, false arrest, illegal searches and strip search issues - Explore civil liability issues related to taser and impact projectiles

Police Liability Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:00 am Qualified Immunity: The Rule of Reasonable Ignorance

- Mark H. Zoole

- What It Is and How It Works

- Overview and History of the Doctrine

- Procedural Aspects

- Practical Examples in Practice

- Special Features

- Compared and Contrasted to Underlying Objective Reasonableness

- The Saucier Clarification

- The Relevant Time Frame

- The Geographic Component

- The Future of Qualified Immunity

- Most Recent Cases

- Court Makeup and Tendencies

- The Need to Use Discretion in Its Use

10:00 am - 10:15 am Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am Special Problems in Police Testimony

- Mark H. Zoole

- The Rule

- Civil vs. Criminal

- Depositions vs. Trial

- Dealing With (In)Consistency

- Comparing and Contrasting Testimony With Police, Incident and Use of Force Reports

- Comparing and Contrasting Testimony With the Partner

- Comparing and Contrasting Testimony With the Deposition Transcript

- Comparing and Contrasting Testimony With Physical Evidence

- The Script

- Police Speak

- Meeting the Force Head On

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Effectively Managing Issues Related to Taser and Impact Projectiles

- John F. Newsham

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Excessive Force, False Arrest, Illegal Searches and Strip Search

- Priscilla F. Gunn

- Fourth Amendment Claims for Excessive Force and Improper Searches

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Prison and Jail Litigation

- Peter J. Dunne

- Eighth and 14th Amendment Claims Regarding Medical Care for People in Custody

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Break

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Canine Liability

- Bradley S. Dede

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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