When he asked me if I missed being the police #shorts

Published on September 5, 2022
Duration: 1:01

Instructor Mike, a former law enforcement officer and ILEETA member, reflects on his past career. He states he would not return to policing under current conditions, suggesting personal liability insurance for officers as a potential solution to improve accountability and decision-making.

Quick Summary

Instructor Mike, a former police officer, suggests that requiring officers to carry personal liability insurance, akin to car insurance, could significantly improve policing. This would shift liability to the individual officer, potentially leading to better decision-making and reduced incidents by incentivizing them to avoid 'contributory negligence' and keep premiums low.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Returning to Law Enforcement
  2. 00:18The Role of Insurance in Policing
  3. 00:36Liability and Accountability

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would Instructor Mike not return to being a police officer?

Instructor Mike states he would not return to policing under current conditions. He believes a significant change needed is the requirement for officers to carry personal liability insurance, similar to car insurance, to enhance accountability.

How could personal liability insurance improve policing?

Requiring officers to carry personal liability insurance could shift liability from the city to the individual. This might encourage better decision-making and reduce incidents that lead to lawsuits, as officers would be motivated to keep their premiums low by avoiding 'contributory negligence'.

What is 'contributory negligence' in the context of policing?

Contributory negligence, in this context, refers to a situation where an officer's own actions might contribute to a negative outcome. If officers had personal liability insurance, they would be incentivized to avoid such actions to keep their insurance premiums down.

What organization is Instructor Mike associated with?

Instructor Mike is seen wearing a polo shirt from ILEETA, which stands for the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. This affiliation suggests his expertise in law enforcement training and education.

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