Police officers do have certain forms of immunity against court action, but this immunity is not absolute.The following are the types of immunities
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!- Qualified Immunity: This is the primary form of immunity that protects police officers from civil lawsuits. It shields government officials, including police officers, from being held personally liable for constitutional violations as long as they did not violate “clearly established” law.
- Sovereign Immunity: This protects government entities (including police departments) from lawsuits, although there are exceptions.
- Good Faith Exception: This can protect officers from liability if they acted in good faith, even if they made a mistake.
However, these immunities are not absolute. Officers can still face legal consequences for actions that clearly violate constitutional rights.