Qualified immunity is a defense that police officers cannot be sued for misconduct if they were unaware at the time that their conduct was illegal and if there is no previous legal case with similar facts that ruled that officers may not engage in that conduct. Proponents argue that more intense criticism of police will disincentivize officers from doing their jobs resulting in crime rates going up. Opponents argue that police officers should be held more accountable for misconduct.
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They should not be immune for going to prison if what they did was absolutely unnecessary. They should have more education and training on how to react to certain situations and citizens behaviors.
I think that we should make the police responsible for their crimes. They should own up to their mistakes they should be aware at all times. People should get justice for when an officer has done wrong.
once again the answers are too politically aligned. reasonable immunity but not absolute.
Yes, but increase personal liability for misconduct
police should be privatized.
Yes Only When the officer has a credible defense against the accusations
i think that misconduct should have consequences and that they should provide more training so things like that dont happen
No, but it depends on the case; police should be held accountable for reckless endangerment
Yes, but only because repealing it would result in never-ending lawsuits against officers
No, increase the personal liability for misconduct, put them on the bench if there is a complaint and then investigate it thoroughly. There should also be more training and education for police officers before they are allowed to become one.
No, but increase training for police officers so that they treat everyone without discrimination, and have them only use deadly force in life threatening situations.
No, it is not morally correct to infringe someone's rights
No and increase the liability. and mandatory body cams so we can check for sure if they deserve the immunity or not.
Yes, but only for officers with a clean record and no bona fide complaints.
Yes, and provide more training and education for police officers and have a thoroughly investigated process and due process to ensure the protection of the officer and accountability
No, but provide more training and education for officers
No, and increase the personal liability for misconduct, BECAUSE they MUST also OBEY the same Laws WE DO! (Same for CIVIL OFFICERS/POLITICIANS)
Yes, but Qualified Immunity as it currently stands provides excessive protection for officers, and needs to be changed.
No, and Abolish the Police
No but provide more training
in only the narrowest of sences (like speeding)
Allow people to sue Police Departments
Not in its current implementation, but the concept itself is not bad
No, training and education should be increased to prevent these issues.
Yes, but it should be limited in scope so that it does not allow illegal behavior on the part of police officers
Yes, but with restrictions
Officers should receive more rigorous training, thereby lowering the necessity for such an immunity I would advocate for immunity as long as the officer has a history of serving the public and good evidence of his behalf. However if the officer has overwhelming good evidence against him he should be held accountable for his actions.
this should be on a case by case basis and a good claim in favor of officers that have no complaint record.
Yes, but limit the usage of this loophole as much as possible.
I do not believe so. If you give those who are supposed to protect the community immunity over the law, then they will take advantage of that and do many heinous crimes that no citizen would ever commit on their own.
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No police officers are not above the law, they are not immune to its full extent if they commit negligence, or commit illegal and unconstitutional acts under the guise of the blue with premeditated intent.
No, and pass laws to allow citizens to sue bad cops
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Police officers should not abuse their power
Yes; but, only if it is found they are being completely honest.
No, increase the personal liability for misconduct. along with that, we need to provide more training and education for future and current police officers.
No one is above the law including police
No, they should be provided with more training and education than 6 months.
In theory, but the current standard is way too permissive
No, and abolish qualified immunity. Also, provide more training and education for police officers.
Let the dishonorable police officers expose themselves for the world to judge. Isn't our country a represented democracy?
Yes give the more training but also hold alot more accountable for their misconduct.
Yes, but for officers that have a clean record of no complains but still provide more training and education for police officers.
Yes, but there should sufficient proof of their negligence and need to be under duress at one point.
Yes, but it should be more limited in scope.
Acho que depende do caso
Yes, but only if it isn't racially charged
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