Week 8 - Legal Liabilities

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1.

Police legal liability cases are divided into state and federal law jurisdictions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Each of the legal liability cases are sub-divided into:
- A.
  
  Civil Iiability
- B.
  
  Criminal liability
- C.
  
  Exclusionary rule
- D.
  
  Administrative liability
- E.
  
  Exclusion of evidence
- F.
  
  Revocation of license
- G.
  
  Punitive damages
3.

In order for a section 1983 lawsuit to succeed the defendant must prove both the plaintiff was acting under the color of law and there was a violation of a right given by the constitution under federal law.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The two main categories of torts under state law are intentional and negligent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The 5 main categories of intentional torts under state law are:
- A.
  
  False arrest and false imprisonment
- B.
  
  False arraignment
- C.
  
  Assault and battery
- D.
  
  Excessive use of non-deadly force
- E.
  
  Special relationship
- F.
  
  Color of law
- G.
  
  Excessive use of deadly force
- H.
  
  Wrongful death
6.

The 2 most common defenses in police suits are:
- A.
  
  Qualified immunity
- B.
  
  Color of law
- C.
  
  Probable cause
- D.
  
  Due process
7.

The public duty doctrine states that government functions are owed to the general public but not to a specific person, thus there is no liability for failing to protect a member of the public.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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