Presented on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 10:30A

Over the past two decades law enforcement has been the subject of intense public scrutiny, with the litigious condition of society having been a key factor. Consequently, law enforcement personnel must have a working knowledge of the developing laws relating to police civil liability and discipline; what they can be held accountable for; how to make assessment of particular levels of risk exposure. Information will include overview of legal developments in liability for government entities; tort law and the police; use of force; false arrest; malicious prosecution; search and seizure; duty to protect/public duty doctrine; qualified immunity; high speed pursuits