Civil Liabilities of NY State Law Enforcement Officers - 4th Edition

Current & Concise! Exploration of the variables & consequences of the most critical liability issues for law enforcement including: wrongful conduct issues; roadblock establishment; failure to arrest intoxicated drivers; claims of malicious prosecution; suing suspects for line-of-duty injuries; use of force encounters; "The Fire Fighter's Rule". Also contains answers to crucial questions like: can supervisors be held liable for the actions of a subordinate?; how can an agency be held liable for failure to train?; and can an officer be prosecuted for criminal acts for violating a person's civil rights?. New case decisions and expanded sections included. Designed to Conform to the NYS Curriculum for Police Training. Question and answer format. Key court decisions are discussed.