CJAD 426 Civil Liability for Public Service Officials
This course focuses on some of the most common civil liability concerns for public service officers. The course will look at civil liability for public safety officers and officials from state and federal levels. Topics will include liability under 42 U.S.C 1983, common forms of liability under state law, liability concerns for supervisors, failure to train, personnel issues, pursuits, and arrests. Defenses to civil litigation will also be discussed. 3 credit hours.
Offered
Spring