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Should Police Be "Licensed" and Required to have "Malpractice" Insurance?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:29 pm
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@radleybalko: But for video: Jury awards Oregon man beaten by cops $500K after surveillance video contradicts police report. LINK
Saw this on twitter and also read the story of the Grandmother who got over 95,000 after being harassed by police. In many if these incidents officers bear no personal responsibility, are placed on paid leave, and often return to their jobs as normal.
Body cameras and dash cams have worked but would knowing they're going to be financially responsible further reduce instances of financial misconduct? This should be something separate from Unions that would reduce the financial burden on local governments and make them less likely to support officers in wrongdoing
Also, like in most licensed profession repeated instances of misconduct should result in progressive discipline and eventual disbarment from the profession
Thoughts?
This post was edited on 10/6/14 at 7:32 pm
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Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:31 pm to undecided
You would have to pay them a hell of a lot more
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:32 pm to undecided
They make like $30K/year... How do they pay for this?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:32 pm to undecided
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Thoughts?
Doctors can barely afford malpractice ins and you want cops to buy it?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:34 pm to LT
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They make like $30K/year... How do they pay for this?
The same way teachers, social workers, nurses, ect pay for their licenses and malpractice insurance. They're all in the same salary range but those professions require the expenses of a bachelors and for some a masters degree to even reach the 30k range
This post was edited on 10/6/14 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:35 pm to undecided
Usually the hospital covers nurses, some carry extra.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:36 pm to undecided
Let's drill down to malpractice... Nurses, teachers, and social workers don't pay for that shite. And nurses make a great deal more than $30K/year.
Now that's out if the way... How do you expect them to pay for it? The answer, they can't.
Now that's out if the way... How do you expect them to pay for it? The answer, they can't.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:39 pm to undecided
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The same way teachers, social workers, nurses, ect pay for their licenses and malpractice insurance. They're all in the same salary range but those professions require the expenses of a bachelors and for some a masters degree to even reach the 30k range
True.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:41 pm to fightin tigers
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Usually the hospital covers nurses, some carry extra.
You should always carry extra is what I've been told. Company malpractice protects the company and you as a representative but an individual can name you separately and you are held personally responsible. I could be saying it wrong maybe someone could clarify
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:44 pm to LT
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Now that's out if the way... How do you expect them to pay for it? The answer, they can't.
Social Work Liability Insurance it's not that expensive.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:44 pm to undecided
Teachers don't carry malpractice or any other insurance. Where do you guys come up with this bullshite? Jesus. Insurance for what? Pay the kids psych bills for when they drag him into a threesome?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:46 pm to undecided
The average salary in Louisiana is 37K.
Hard to feed a family of 4 on that much less buy extra insurance. We have the same bills and problems other families do.
For the record- I have extra insurance
Hard to feed a family of 4 on that much less buy extra insurance. We have the same bills and problems other families do.
For the record- I have extra insurance
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:47 pm to undecided
Bro. I see the point you're trying to make, but it is pretty far fetched.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:48 pm to undecided
So uh. The 'license' is a commission by the state, where they must maintain that status by taking so many classes or complete training per year, which does not include mandatory certifications. So yes, police are licensed.
That's here in AL at least
That's here in AL at least
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:48 pm to undecided
They do have to be licensed.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:52 pm to Mr Fusion
Each state has certain qualifications to be state certified
Posted on 10/6/14 at 7:54 pm to LT
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Bro. I see the point you're trying to make, but it is pretty far fetched.
Yeah I'm not saying this is something that's likely to occur. I'm just interested in what type of impact could it have on practice. Doctors still amputate the wrong body parts and lawyers a slimey by nature (j/k) but those that truly care about their profession do their best to adhere to the guidelines of their governing board and are aware of the consequences when they fail to do so
Police are not accountable to anyone but themselves. Police Unions are there for their protection as most Unions are. Would an additional level of accountability improve things for everyone
Posted on 10/6/14 at 8:04 pm to blue_morrison
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So uh. The 'license' is a commission by the state, where they must maintain that status by taking so many classes or complete training per year, which does not include mandatory certifications. So yes, police are licensed.
Maybe what I'm referring to is a separate oversight board with no vested interest
Posted on 10/6/14 at 8:25 pm to LT
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Now that's out if the way... How do you expect them to pay for it? The answer, they can't.
That's kind of the point. To deter them from doing things that would potentially devastate them financially.
If a teacher driving without car insurance is at fault in a car accident that seriously injures another driver, does the teacher get to just say 'sorry, can't afford it' when the injured party sues him for medical expenses and damage?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 8:27 pm to Open Your Eyes
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If a teacher driving without car insurance is at fault in a car accident that seriously injures another driver, does the teacher get to just say 'sorry, can't afford it' when the injured party sues him for medical expenses and damage?
You're describing auto insurance. The op asked about malpractice. The two types if insurance are for two very different things.
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