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jmg257

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2. No - got to figure sometimes the person may act in such a way that some sort of force

Reply to TipTok (Original post)

Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:14 PM

Jul 2016

is justified to be used against them. Officers should not be liable for "damage" that occurs from the necessary use of force.

If such force is misused, misapplied, etc., then it makes more sense to hold the PO liable.

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Should police officers be liable for all damage... [View all] TipTok Jul 2016 OP

If they are in police custody the officer or officers are responsible for their safety brush Jul 2016 #1

Thinking about it earlier... TipTok Jul 2016 #4

No - got to figure sometimes the person may act in such a way that some sort of force jmg257 Jul 2016 #2

Only if the force is unjustified mythology Jul 2016 #3