EPISODE · Jun 30, 2024 · 1H 7M
Duty To Intervene An Officer's Dilemma
from You And The Law Podcast · host Virgil Green and Keith Humphrey | Law Enforcement Executives
What Does the Duty to Intervene Really Mean? When a law enforcement officer uses excessive force or engages in other prohibited conduct, other officers on the scene must stop such action. What Does This Really Mean how are officers protected when they do come forward when they report a fellow officer. However, officers may hesitate to intervene, especially if the other officer is a superior. Failing to intervene can have serious consequences for an officer, including discipline, job loss, civil lawsuits, or criminal charges.
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What Does the Duty to Intervene Really Mean? When a law enforcement officer uses excessive force or engages in other prohibited conduct, other officers on the scene must stop such action. What Does This Really Mean how are officers protected when they do come forward when they report a fellow officer. However, officers may hesitate to intervene, especially if the other officer is a superior. Failing to intervene can have serious consequences for an officer, including discipline, job loss, civil lawsuits, or criminal charges.
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