Vehicular pursuits, long a commonplace practice for officers throughout the country, are some of the most dangerous activities in which officers engage. In addition to the safety risks to officers, suspects, and innocent bystanders, these pursuits are also one of the highest liability activities that officers undertake. This training will discuss the sources of liability in pursuits—and vehicle operations more generally—under the law and in the court of public opinion.
In this two-hour webinar, Attorney Matt Dolan will examine cautionary examples as well as emerging best practices models from law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. He will also review the sources of liability incurred by law enforcement agencies when engaging in pursuits of suspects, the importance of giving officers clear guidance for decision-making in the field, and the necessity of developing policies in light of local community priorities.
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| Attorney Matt Dolan
Matt Dolan is a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois, who specializes in training and advising public safety agencies in matters of labor and employment law. His practice experience focuses on employment discrimination claims brought under federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VII"), the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"). He received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from DePaul University and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Matt serves as a public safety instructor with Dolan Consulting Group. He has trained and advised thousands of public safety professionals throughout the United States in matters of legal liability related to personnel management.
Consent Questions
Police Pursuits: Legal Liability and Best Practices | Hour 1
Police Pursuits: Legal Liability and Best Practices | Hour 2
