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I don't understand, shouldn't them not functioning as “investigative or law enforcement officers” expose them to more liability, not less??
by larrik 8y ago
I don't understand, shouldn't them not functioning as “investigative or law enforcement officers” expose them to more liability, not less??
- mieseratte 8y agoI believe LEOs are given immunity so long as they act in "good faith," e.g. the "I feared for my life" defense.
- gdwatson 8y agoThe exceptions to the exceptions to the exceptions on immunity are confusing. You seem to be referring to self-defense cases, which are something else altogether and not limited to law enforcement.
- mieseratte 8y ago> You seem to be referring to self-defense cases, which are something else altogether and not limited to law enforcement. You're right, that particular situation is not limited to law enforcement. Really, I'm conflating a number of protections[0] to things like erroneously seized evidence, protection from civil liability, etc. [0] - http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2007/06/the-good-faith-doctrine.aspx http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2007/06/the...
- jtbayly 8y agoYes, if it wasn't for another law that protects federal employees in general doing their job from being sued for... doing their job.