Criminal
Apr. 27, 2020
Qualified immunity won't protect against excessive force used by police dog, a panel rules
Well established law says allowing a police dog to bite a fleeing suspect after he has surrendered is unconstitutional, and the officer who is subsequently sued for allegedly using such force is not shielded by qualified immunity, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel has ruled.
Well established law says allowing a police dog to bite a fleeing suspect after he has surrendered is unconstitutional, and the officer who is subsequently sued for allegedly using such force is not shielded by qualified immunity, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel has ruled.
The decision, filed April 21, affirms a March 5, 2019 order by Chief Judge Larry A. Burns...
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