Use of Force- Moving Forward
Over the last two years there has been debate and discussion over law enforcement’s use of force, particularly in areas with large minority communities. This session focuses on the law, community expectations, and recent proposals put out by President Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force as well as the National Consensus on Use of Force promulgated by a number of law enforcement groups. Comparisons between the legal standard and recommendations, exhibit the potential that law enforcement officers may be held to two distinct standards with respect to use of force. Attorneys representing public entities should be aware of these two distinct standards and how they may become blurred in legal claims of excessive force.
Speaker: Jack Ryan