As a student of human resource management in criminal justice organizations, you have studied  the potential effects and cost associations of section 1983 liability lawsuits arising out of the violation of certain protected Civil Rights. Many times, such civil Liability risks can be handled  with confidence gained through well-informed personnel who have been well trained in the  topic.  
This is a policy question issue that will have long-term effects on your department/agency. The  sections have been laid out for your use to get to the final recommendation for the CEO of choice
contained in the very last question below.
How much training is enough?
Do I need an attorney to teach this to my personnel?
How often should it be taught?
Should a department policy be updated with each new case?
What policy will you recommend to your chief executive (police), your warden  (corrections), your commissioner (state police), your sheriff, and/or any executive role  with which you must deal?

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