Law-enforcement officer, etc.; civil action for unlawful acts of force or failure to intervene. (SB1440)

Introduced By

Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)

Description

Civil action for unlawful acts of force or failure to intervene by a law-enforcement officer or correctional officer. Creates a civil action for the use of unlawful acts of force, including deadly force, or failure to intervene as required by law, by a law-enforcement officer or correctional officer while performing his duties for a public entity or private police department. The bill also provides that a public entity or private police department employing such officer is liable for any injuries sustained by the injured party as a result of the officer's actions if they occurred in the ordinary course of the employer's business. Sovereign immunity would not apply to such claims. Read the Bill »

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