Street Legal: Reducing Lawsuits & Criminal Charges in Police Work

Law enforcement supervisors not only face potential hazards in the line of duty, but they also face serious legal issues for failing to train and supervise their officers.  In an era of unprecedented transparency, it is no longer enough to “let things slide.”  Today, district attorneys and prosecutors face mounting pressure to bring criminal charges against supervisors for failing to properly train and supervise their subordinates.  Civil lawsuits and even criminal charges can result if supervisors and their agencies do not have proper protocols in place or fail to take appropriate action when necessary.  As too many supervisors are learning, lawsuits are not just a professional problem – they take a toll on family, health and finances.  Attendees will be trained on relevant areas of federal and state law to provide them with a working knowledge of:

* How and why civil lawsuits are filed;
* What to do if you are named in a civil lawsuit;
* Practical steps to prevent civil and criminal action;
* How a failure to manage, properly document, or deal with misconduct can get you sued.

Instructor: Attorney Dawn Parsons