Exam 11: Civil Liability and Accountability

Officers who are being sued for tort violations benefit from the -duty doctrine.

A police officer leaves a suspect handcuffed in a car that is not completely pulled over from the highway. The car is hit, and the suspect suffers injuries. Which of the following would he sue under?

If a police officer does something in the course of an investigation that seems wrong, but doesnʹt really violate a specific right, which of the following would be his defense?

You are a police officer who executed an illegal search but did find drugs and other illegal paraphernalia in the process. The judge ruled that the evidence you found could not be used. Which concept explains this?

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Column 1: injunctive relief Column 2: court order to bring injurious or offensive action to a halt

of the poisonous tree doctrine expanded the scope of the exclusionary rule to use evidence obtained unconstitutionally.

The code of ethics consists of several standard elements: legality, service, honesty and integrity, loyalty, and the Rule.

A police officer came to the door of a suspectʹs house and showed his badge, provided his name, and stated his purpose. What is this an example of?

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Column 1: theory of liability Column 2: reasons why an individual should be accountable for his or her actions

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Column 1: accreditation Column 2: This is a certification for having all applicable requirements.

Officers act under law of when they identify themselves.

Which of the following would be used to explain why a plaintiff would feel a municipality is responsible for damages done to her car due to a pothole?

Which of the following is designed to ensure that officers receive reasonable protection from frivolous complaints that could ruin their reputation and work record?

Which example correctly applies the exclusionary rule?

Plaintiffs need to demonstrate the presence of only three elements to succeed with a negligence claim.

Which of the following created a code of ethics for police officers?

Which of the following consists of actions that are highly likely to cause injury or damage?

Which of the following is a statement of principles concerning the behavior of those who subscribe to the code?

Briefly define 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, and explain the two requirements for a successful Section 1983 lawsuit.

Match the following terms with their meanings. -Column 1: civilian monitor Column 2: Complaints are received by police agencies, and citizens view the process.