ODW22C30 – Police Shootings, Excessive Force, and the Constitution
This session will break down the Supreme Court and other federal courts’ treatment of police officers’ use of excessive or deadly force in the context of the U.S. Constitution.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Basic
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Conference recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: This session will break down the Supreme Court and other federal
courts’ treatment of police officers’ use of excessive or deadly force
in the context of the U.S. Constitution. The audience will come away
with a better understanding of when officers can and cannot use force;
how courts analyze lawsuits and other allegations of excessive or
unreasonable force; and pragmatic tips on what to look for in
investigating, prosecuting, or defending allegations of excessive force.
courts’ treatment of police officers’ use of excessive or deadly force
in the context of the U.S. Constitution. The audience will come away
with a better understanding of when officers can and cannot use force;
how courts analyze lawsuits and other allegations of excessive or
unreasonable force; and pragmatic tips on what to look for in
investigating, prosecuting, or defending allegations of excessive force.
Course Year: 2022