Ross, Darrell L. 1951-

Civil liability in criminal justice / Darrell L. Ross. - Fifth edition - vii, 497 pages ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview of civil liability -- Foundations for liability -- Civil liability under state and federal tort law -- Civil liability and federal law : section 1983 litigation -- Defenses to civil litigation and risk management -- Administrative and supervisory liability -- Liability for failure to train -- Operating criminal justice agencies under a consent decree -- Use of force in law enforcement and corrections -- Section 1983 and correctional liability issues -- Section 1983 actions in law enforcement -- Liability and wrongful custodial death -- Personnel issues and liability.

9781422461396 (softbound)

2009038516


Tort liability of police--United States.
Tort liability of criminal justice personnel--United States.

KF1307 / .B37 2009

344.73052