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Police Tort Liability For Defamation, John Maxey
Police Tort Liability For Defamation, John Maxey
Cleveland State Law Review
There are many communications an officer of the law makes during the discharge of his duty. Some of these statements are made to other officers, some to the public, some to prisoners, and some to those whose aid they are soliciting in the course of their duty. Many statements which an officer makes during a day would definitely be slanderous, except for a degree of privilege which is accorded to policemen.
Municipal Immunity In Police Torts, Carol F. Dakin
Municipal Immunity In Police Torts, Carol F. Dakin
Cleveland State Law Review
This article summarizes and analyzes municipal immunity from liability for torts committed by police officers. Despite the existence of a strong minority, the climate in the United States is not one in favor of the abrogation of the doctrine of governmental immunity in the near future. It should be hoped that in the states where the legislatures have failed to act, the courts will see it as their duty to overturn this anachronism, and that in the states where the courts have refused to part with the past, the legislatures will enact laws to abolish the doctrine. Until such changes …
Legal Aspects Of Police Radar, William K. Mccarter
Legal Aspects Of Police Radar, William K. Mccarter
Cleveland State Law Review
As a vehicle approaches the radar unit, it enters its operating zone or "zone of influence." The length and width of the zone depends on such factors as the strength of the signal and the transmittor height above the ground. The unit will record the speed of only one vehicle at a time, determined by the vehicle presenting the best target by reason of reflecting surface, position, or speed. Based on this, many courts have pointed out possible defenses to proof of speed by radar. One court has stated in its opinion there are many more defenses that can be …
Negligent Operation Of A Police Vehicle, Harvey S. Morrison
Negligent Operation Of A Police Vehicle, Harvey S. Morrison
Cleveland State Law Review
As a general rule a police officer on an emergency call is required to exercise the care which a reasonable, prudent man would exercise in the discharge of official duties of a like nature under like circumstances. Comparing this standard of care to that required of a civilian driver, one finds not that a lesser degree of care is required of the police officer but that the care exercised must be commensurate with the circumstances. The ordinary driver under ordinary circumstances uniformly has the duty to exercise ordinary care toward other travelers to avoid injury or property damage. The police …
Fourth Amendment Limitations On Eavesdropping And Wire-Tapping, David H. Hines
Fourth Amendment Limitations On Eavesdropping And Wire-Tapping, David H. Hines
Cleveland State Law Review
The subject of eavesdropping, wiretapping, and electronic surveillance has induced many legal writers to comment on the law and urge legislative changes.This paper will analyze the constitutional aspects of eavesdropping as well as the common law concerning eavesdropping as it exists today.
Police Liability For False Arrest Or Imprisonment, John M. Manos
Police Liability For False Arrest Or Imprisonment, John M. Manos
Cleveland State Law Review
It is difficult to arrive at a valid distinction between false arrest and false imprisonment. The two causes of action are practically indistinguishable. When there is a false arrest there is a false imprisonment, but in a false arrest detention is based on asserted legal authority to enforce the processes of the law. A false imprisonment can arise between private persons for a private end with no relevance to the administration of criminal law. Our primary concern here, of course, is solely with a detention under color of law. This article purports to describe the various situations in which an …
Police Liability For Invasion Of Privacy, Mildred Schad
Police Liability For Invasion Of Privacy, Mildred Schad
Cleveland State Law Review
No reasonable man would contend that there can be no valid invasion of privacy by police officers. But, just when do the rights of society accede to the privileges of the individual? Certain guides as to the reasonableness of a search have been determined. A search, without a search warrant, is lawful if it is incident to a lawful arrest and if the essential element of a lawful arrest, probable cause, exists.
Liability Of Police Officers For Misuse Of Their Weapons, Herbert E. Greenston
Liability Of Police Officers For Misuse Of Their Weapons, Herbert E. Greenston
Cleveland State Law Review
The focus of this article is twofold: it will begin by examining the historical development of the body of law which deals with the liability of the police officer for the negligent use of his weapons, and it will attempt to consider the practical problems confronting the attorney for the injured plaintiff in marshalling his evidence and presenting his case.