Question 1

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 grants the Department of Justice which of the following powers:

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigate patterns or practices of misconduct in local police departments. 
B)  Punish states for failure to protect prisoners from sexual or other assault. 
C)  Ensure the protection of suspects from prosecutorial abuse. 
D)  Punish officials who use their position to violate the constitutional rights of detainees. 
A)  Investigate patterns or practices of misconduct in local police departments. 
B)  Punish states for failure to protect prisoners from sexual or other assault. 
C)  Ensure the protection of suspects from prosecutorial abuse. 
D)  Punish officials who use their position to violate the constitutional rights of detainees. A

Question 2

Correctional officers are more likely than law enforcement officers to be sentenced for what types of conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive force. 
B)  Sexual assault of a prisoner. 
C)  Filing a false report or giving a false statement as to an incident. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Excessive force. 
B)  Sexual assault of a prisoner. 
C)  Filing a false report or giving a false statement as to an incident. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 3

The Rodney King incident was instrumental in the enactment of which federal law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act, Title 42, U.S. Code §1983 
B)  Civil Rights of institutionalized Persons Act, Title 42, U.S. Code §1997 et seq. 
C)  Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Title 42, U.S. Code §14141-14142 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Civil Rights Act, Title 42, U.S. Code §1983 
B)  Civil Rights of institutionalized Persons Act, Title 42, U.S. Code §1997 et seq. 
C)  Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Title 42, U.S. Code §14141-14142 
D)  All of the above. C

Question 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not apply to correctional facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Tort actions are may include suits for damages arising from violations of written agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Negligent torts may be described as simple and gross negligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The burden of proof required of a plaintiff in most civil cases is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  A preponderance of the evidence 
C)  Clear and convincing evidence 
D)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  A preponderance of the evidence 
C)  Clear and convincing evidence 
D)  Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 8

Both civil and criminal liability under federal civil rights laws may arise only for a defendant who acts:

Accepted Answer

A)  With specific intent. 
B)  Under color of law. 
C)  While on state or federal property. 
D)  So as to cause irreparable harm. 
A)  With specific intent. 
B)  Under color of law. 
C)  While on state or federal property. 
D)  So as to cause irreparable harm.

Question 9

Intentional tort liability can arise from what type of conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A negligent breach of a common law or statutory duty. 
B)  Acting with the purpose to cause harm to another. 
C)  Failure to recognize and prevent a risk of harm to another. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  A negligent breach of a common law or statutory duty. 
B)  Acting with the purpose to cause harm to another. 
C)  Failure to recognize and prevent a risk of harm to another. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 10

Because of the broad remedies under the ADA, persons who seek relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act are precluded from pursuing any other statutory relief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Torts allow a person to recover damages for what type of harm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breach of contract 
B)  Copyright infringement 
C)  Injury to persons or property 
D)  Bankruptcy 
A)  Breach of contract 
B)  Copyright infringement 
C)  Injury to persons or property 
D)  Bankruptcy

Question 12

Federal criminal charges against criminal justice personnel are most common for what offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obstruction of justice 
B)  Sexual assault 
C)  Excessive force 
D)  Wrongful death 
A)  Obstruction of justice 
B)  Sexual assault 
C)  Excessive force 
D)  Wrongful death

Question 13

A successful plaintiff in a civil suit may be awarded:

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensatory damages 
B)  Punitive damages 
C)  Court costs and attorney fees 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Compensatory damages 
B)  Punitive damages 
C)  Court costs and attorney fees 
D)  All of the above

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 grants the Department of Justice which of the following powers:

Correctional officers are more likely than law enforcement officers to be sentenced for what types of conduct?

The Rodney King incident was instrumental in the enactment of which federal law?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not apply to correctional facilities.

Tort actions are may include suits for damages arising from violations of written agreements.

Negligent torts may be described as simple and gross negligence.

The burden of proof required of a plaintiff in most civil cases is:

Both civil and criminal liability under federal civil rights laws may arise only for a defendant who acts:

Intentional tort liability can arise from what type of conduct?

Because of the broad remedies under the ADA, persons who seek relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act are precluded from pursuing any other statutory relief.

Torts allow a person to recover damages for what type of harm?

Federal criminal charges against criminal justice personnel are most common for what offense?

A successful plaintiff in a civil suit may be awarded:

Overview

Civil Liability Under State and Federal Tort Law

Civil Liability and Federal Law: Section 1983 Litigation

Defenses to Civil Litigation and Risk Management

Administrative and Supervisory Liability

Liability for Failure to Train

Operating Criminal Justice Agencies Under a Consent Decree

Personnel Issues and Liability

Use of Force

Section 1983 and Correctional Liability Issues

Section 1983 Actions in Law Enforcement

Liability and Arrest-Related Deaths

Liability and Suicides in Detention

Conclusions: Shifting Directions in Civil Litigation

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Exam 2: Foundations for Liability

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 grants the Department of Justice which of the following powers:

Correctional officers are more likely than law enforcement officers to be sentenced for what types of conduct?

The Rodney King incident was instrumental in the enactment of which federal law?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not apply to correctional facilities.

Tort actions are may include suits for damages arising from violations of written agreements.

Negligent torts may be described as simple and gross negligence.

The burden of proof required of a plaintiff in most civil cases is:

Both civil and criminal liability under federal civil rights laws may arise only for a defendant who acts:

Intentional tort liability can arise from what type of conduct?

Because of the broad remedies under the ADA, persons who seek relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act are precluded from pursuing any other statutory relief.

Torts allow a person to recover damages for what type of harm?

Federal criminal charges against criminal justice personnel are most common for what offense?

A successful plaintiff in a civil suit may be awarded:

Overview

Civil Liability Under State and Federal Tort Law

Civil Liability and Federal Law: Section 1983 Litigation

Defenses to Civil Litigation and Risk Management

Administrative and Supervisory Liability

Liability for Failure to Train

Operating Criminal Justice Agencies Under a Consent Decree

Personnel Issues and Liability

Use of Force

Section 1983 and Correctional Liability Issues

Section 1983 Actions in Law Enforcement

Liability and Arrest-Related Deaths

Liability and Suicides in Detention

Conclusions: Shifting Directions in Civil Litigation

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