Qualified Immunity in Texas

[Ronws]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill into law expanding immunity for officers' use of less lethal weapons

The bill grants immunity to officers who use weapons such as stun guns or tear gas on civilians as long as they claim to "reasonably believe" it was necessary.

www.wfaa.com

Gov. Abbott signed a law expanding qualified immunity to non-lethal weapons, such as stun guns and tear gas. And I would assume, bean bags, as well.

I know from plenty of the stories shown in this forum of cops exercising force against innocent people who were misidentified as a suspect. I think cops should be sued for negligent or incompetent behavior.

So, for me, this is a large fail for Gov Abbott.

What if they use the stun gun on an old man in a no-knock warrant at 5:00 am on an old man with a pacemaker? The man or his family should be able to sue and there should be legal consequences.

But often times, QI means immunity from lawsuits.

We get so tied up with immigration and constitutional carry and whatnot that we miss on something like this entirely and none of the congressmen and women seem to really be that worried about it.

 

[kli3309]

What if they use the stun gun on an old man in a no-knock warrant at 5:00 am on an old man with a pacemaker?

Why would you need to use a stun gun? Nah, shield man just steamrolls his ass and keeps it movin'.

 

[mosin46]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill into law expanding immunity for officers' use of less lethal weapons

The bill grants immunity to officers who use weapons such as stun guns or tear gas on civilians as long as they claim to "reasonably believe" it was necessary.

www.wfaa.com

Gov. Abbott signed a law expanding qualified immunity to non-lethal weapons, such as stun guns and tear gas. And I would assume, bean bags, as well.

I know from plenty of the stories shown in this forum of cops exercising force against innocent people who were misidentified as a suspect. I think cops should be sued for negligent or incompetent behavior.

So, for me, this is a large fail for Gov Abbott.

What if they use the stun gun on an old man in a no-knock warrant at 5:00 am on an old man with a pacemaker? The man or his family should be able to sue and there should be legal consequences.

But often times, QI means immunity from lawsuits.

We get so tied up with immigration and constitutional carry and whatnot that we miss on something like this entirely and none of the congressmen and women seem to really be that worried about it.

they gotta be nice to their protectors that you are paying for.

 

[918v]

QI applies to the individual officer not his employer. The old man would be better off suing the employer as it has the deep pockets.

 

[Maser]

Cops didn't have this already?