As sure as there are lawsuit cases against a law enforcer in regard to mistreatment, there is a need for related insurance coverage. In this age when the various social and political fractions stage protests and counter-protests, incidents involving police brutality claims are on the rise.

Law Enforcement Officers Liability Insurance

Law Enforcement Officer Liability, also known as Police Professional Liability Coverage presents an array of protective coverage for police officers. Purchasable solely by law enforcement agencies as opposed to individual officers, the coverage includes all divisions and subdivisions named in the policy together with every paid full or part-time law enforcement officer.

This coverage protects against the 3^rd party lawsuits, bodily injury liability claims and personal injury liability. The following are included:  

• Legal defense of the above
• False arrests and so on
• Mistaken serving of legal papers
• Incorrect detention and imprisonment
• Libel, slander and defamation of character
• Encroachment of property rights
• Assault and battery while arresting someone

While the above insurance protection should cover a law enforcement officer in the majority of cases, there are scenarios where the police officer is left to fend for himself. Instances such as these include events when there are issues involving things such as:  

• freedom of speech
• search and seizure or use of force
• cruel and unusual punishment
• violations in regard to due-process

For police officers that think they can benefit from additional coverage, a personal umbrella policy is a choice that may do well. The individual police officer’s homeowners policy may also help with some personal liability.

The best manner in which to determine if additional coverage is the right course is for the individual officer to evaluate his or her situation together with the applicable department, as well as with an experienced independent agency.

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Summary: Oftentimes, police officers and the agencies they work with are sued. This article examines the various issues while expounding on related law enforcement liability insurance.