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@B3VGV2T 3mos3MO
Based on the information available, there are compelling arguments and data suggesting that eliminating or significantly limiting qualified immunity for police officers, coupled with increased personal liability for misconduct, would benefit police accountability and public trust.
Arguments for increasing personal liability and limiting qualified immunity:
Increased accountability: Qualified immunity shields officers from civil liability unless their actions violate "clearly established law," which often requires identifying a nearly identical previous case of unconstitutional cond… Read more
@9LXVS5D1yr1Y
police are enforcers of the law and for them to disobey it would be even worse than if a normal person were to do it
@9F8YBR62yrs2Y
There are open Proud boys serving on the police force in my city and others. The lack of accountability is resulting in marginalized communities being targeted, and attacked by a police officers. They are here to protect and serve not to be Judge, jury, and executioner.
@9FCCYZPIndependent2yrs2Y
Police officers are ultimately civilians, so they should be held to the same standard as any other member of the public.
@9FJC9PTWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Therefore, implementation of personal liability and misconduct would hold police officers accountable to the actions we have seen, the crimes that continue to be committed, and to their abuse of power. (ex.Darryl Tyree Williams- died at 32 on Jan 17, 2023 in Raleigh, NC. He was tasered and killed by a cop after he informed them of heart issues.) Source: usatoday.com; SayTheirNames List)
@9GX299Z2yrs2Y
Therefore, implementation of personal liability and misconduct would hold police officers accountable to the actions we have seen, the crimes that continue to be committed, and to their abuse of power. (ex.Darryl Tyree Williams- died at 32 on Jan 17, 2023 in Raleigh, NC. He was tasered and killed by a cop after he informed them of heart issues.) Source: usatoday.com; SayTheirNames List)
@B7428KY3 days3D
Police are given a large amount of responsibility. With that they gain a large amount of power. If an officer is found to be abusing that power or misusing it, they should be swiftly and harshly punished for it. If an officer does something wrong, why should they not get punished just because they are on duty?
Police are protected from accountability by qualified immunity, especially in cases where crime is not prevented by training. Chicago settled more than $500 million in payments between 2015 and 2020; however, research indicates that taxpayers, not cops, pay 99.98% of these payments. Because of qualified immunity, federal courts reject almost half of civil rights complaints against police, denying victims of justice. Police should face repercussions for unlawful conduct, just like other professionals like doctors or lawyers do. Training alone is insufficient. Restoring individual responsibility and eliminating qualified immunity will ensure accountability, prevent improper use, and rebuild public confidence.
@B3XMMH7Progressive6mos6MO
https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/the-trouble-with-police-unions
https://scholar.law.colorado.edu/faculty-articles/1295/
https://couragecaliforniainstitute.org/investing-in-public-safety-the-influence-of-police-unions-and-associations/
https://www.columbialawreview.org/content/whats-wrong-with-police-unions/
@B6ZL9TX7 days7D
Pattern of police brutality in this country, they see anyone doing things different as a threat, for example, disabled people are killed for doing things they don't understand, like cryingin a movie theatre they aren't allowed to be and the police choke them to death. NOt everyone watches them. Also they do not care about miniorities and people can be swatted
@9NS5TZC1yr1Y
Lawsuits against the police should be able to include an element of liability for the officer(s) involved and not just mindlessly penalize the tax payers instead. The way it is now is literally the end result of the bullying in society that happens now: The bully is most often not punished and instead a "blame or punish" everyone in the room mentality happens. ex: Student A is a jerk or bullies other students. Teacher didn't "see" it (although I think most of the time they know full well what is happening) and so everyone is given detention / loses privileges, etc.
@9MFQ34RIndependent1yr1Y
15% of civilians who experience police threat or use of force during interventions are injured, 250,000 civilian injures are caused by law enforcement annually, and that more than 600 people are killed by law enforcement each year.
https://policeepi.uic.edu/u-s-data-on-police-shootings-and-violence/
@9GWZBKZ2yrs2Y
Once again, I think law enforcement officers need to be held accountable for violating someone's constitutional rights.
@9FNW4QG2yrs2Y
with lack of accountability you get the police from afro man's music video, "will you help me repair my door." where not only traumatize his kids, but disconnect his surveillance cameras and have been caught taking his money. Are the several videos from all around the country of police brutality not enough? or the case of John Lang, all while a conspiracy, with the heavy evidence, there was no investigation.
@9F7P37K2yrs2Y
Power can often get to someone's head and giving anyone, police or otherwise, immunity to being held liable for misconduct, results in crimes being swept under the rug and brushed off. This allows people in power to get away with negative behavior with no repercussions which is an overall detriment.
@9HLWQ69Libertarian2yrs2Y
Police should be held to the same legal standards as any other US citizen. They are not infallible just because they have a badge. They are human just like the rest of us and should be treated the same as any other citizen if they commit a crime.
In many jurisdictions, victims must point to a prior court case with nearly identical facts in order to defeat qualified immunity.
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