Police Department Management and Liability Issues

The “Police Department Management and Liability Issues” information memo is currently unavailable while it is in the process of being updated to reflect 2023 legislation. An updated version of the memo will be available as soon as possible.

See accompanying model document below.

This content conveys general information. Do not use it as a substitute for legal advice. Any attorney general opinions cited are available from the League’s Research staff.

Understand special management challenges for city police department personnel. Reviews hiring, discipline, and termination considerations such as the Peace Officer Discipline Procedure Act, Garrity warnings, POST board requirements, residency issues, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. Discusses special working condition considerations such as scheduling, physical fitness standards, working with unions and within civil service systems, and fitness-for-duty examinations. Lists concerns in regulating off-duty conduct, conduct unbecoming an officer, and off-duty employment (moonlighting). Find information on selected police liability issues.

Use these model documents with the discussion on “Police Department Management and Liability Issues”:

• Informed Consent for Release of Information, LMC model form (doc)
• Personnel Policy Template, LMC model policy (doc)