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Marshall Dennehey

A Deadly Encounter: Court Clarifies Use of Force in Police Shooting of Mentally Ill Individual

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Key Points: Use of Deadly Force: The court upheld the police officers’ use of deadly force, which is relevant for insurance coverage in similar incidents. Municipal Liability: No liability for the defendant as there was no...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Qualified Immunity: The Commonly Misunderstood Defense and Opponents’ Efforts to Expose Law Enforcement Officers to Financial Ruin

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Recent unrest has thrust the doctrine of qualified immunity into the spotlight.  Many of those who oppose law enforcement frequently misrepresent the nature, extent, and intent of this limited immunity.  Doing so fosters the...more

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