Law Made Simple: Understanding Constitutional Policing

“That’s the way we've always done it” is one of the most dangerous phrases in law enforcement. In today's world, it is no longer good enough to have a basic understanding of the law. Officers are expected to know the law like a lawyer. Agencies across the United States continue to pour resources into every kind of training except legal education. In this presentation, former prosecutor and FLETC attorney Erik Scramlin will cover how Section 1983 lawsuits can wreak havoc on your agency; red flags plaintiffs’ attorneys look for; and most importantly, how officers can learn the law like a lawyer and minimize exposure to these harmful lawsuits.