Hypothetical: a woman calls 911 to report a domestic fight between her and her husband. She is told it will be an hour before an officer can be there. The officer arrives 1 hour later to find she has been beaten and raped. Is the police dept liable?
The police can't be sued for this kind of negligence. The Supreme Court decreed in 2005 that they do not have a constitutional obligation to protect individuals. www.nytimes.com/2005/06/28/politics/28scotus.html?_r=0
And, as it pertains to this particular poll, the Supreme Court case specifically dealt with a domestic violence lawsuit where the police failed to respond in time.
I don't think that would ever happen. The police respond to domestic violence calls very quickly because it can be a life-threatening situation. If it did, the abuser is liable but the police department is extremely negligent.
Not LAPD. My experience is it's 1/2 hr or more. Only time they arrived under 20 was when this guy wldnt leave my property &tried 2 open my bathroom window.The possibly life threatening DV incidents that happened here I cldnt call &no one else cared.
I'm sorry you went through that. I guess it varies by area. They responded to mine within minutes in Washington. Luckily I don't have to call anymore. I hope you don't either. You're right, no one else ever gets involved.
Yeah, it was a bad choice to let that guy in my house. It was a real wake up call letting me know how things work in the big city. The whole thing just seems so surreal. Thank you!!
Show of Hands
Comments: Add Comment