Class Calendar Copy

Please review the course calendar of the Supervisory Liability class. A new module/lesson will become available Monday each week. Please click the Mark Complete button to confirm you have reviewed this Course Calendar section.

Getting Started – Monday, October 19, 2020

Forum Intro: Introduce yourself to the other attendees in the class. You may wish to include the following information:

  • Name
  • Home City/State
  • Educational Information/Background
  • Law Enforcement Profile: Please provide a summary of your law enforcement experience for the general knowledge of those participating in this training program.

Please Note: Your introduction is helpful to gain insight on classmates participating in this course with you. This information is not required (except your name). Please do not feel obligated to reveal any information which you are not comfortable providing.

Module #1: Introduction to Supervisory Liability – Monday, October 19, 2020

In this module, students address the critical importance of understanding the foundation of case law applicable to supervisory liability. At the conclusion of this module students will be able to: identify the legal basis of supervisory liability under 42 U.S.C. §1983; describe elements of the Monell violation under §1983; and describe and understand what actions a supervisor can take to prevent liability.

  • Video Segments
  • Reading Assignments:
    • Poe v. Leonard
    • Ashcroft v. Iqbal
    • Gutierrez-Rodriguez v. Cartagena
  • Weekly Class Discussion Question
  • Module #1 Quiz

Module #2: Continuation of the Discussion on Supervisor Liability – Monday, October 26, 2020

This module identifies multiple theories of liability and how they apply to a supervisor’s duties. This module will also provide recommendations for liability protectors that departments can utilize. This module will further the student’s understanding of supervisory liability under 42 U.S.C. §1983, the elements of the Monell violation under §1983, and what actions a supervisor can take to prevent liability.

  • Video Segments
  • Reading Assignments:
    • Shaw v. Stroud
    • DOJ Review of Ferguson
    • Your Department Is Only as Strong as Your Weakest Supervisor
  • Weekly Class Discussion Question
  • Module #2 Quiz

Capstone Project: Case Analysis – Monday, October 26, 2020

During Module #2 you will be assigned a Capstone Project. Your Case Analysis must be (2) single-spaced pages in 12-pt Times font. Your assignment is due at completion of Module #4.

Submitting Your Case Analysis: 

  • Create you document in Microsoft Word and save the file with the extension .doc or .docx
  • IMPORTANT: The name of the document file should be your last name, first name, and class id (AZ1020)
    • For example: Student Eric Daigle would name the file Daigle-Eric-AZ1020.docx
  • At the conclusion of Module #4 please upload your file in the “Upload Capstone” topic. Click (or drag and drop your file) the “File Upload” button and add your file. Make sure you click the “Submit Project” to complete your file upload.

Module #3: Internal Affairs & Sexual Harassment – Monday, November 2, 2020

Module #3 includes Internal Affairs Standards and Sexual Harassment video segments, (6) reading assignments, a discussion question, and a 5-question quiz. You will be required to complete each section and pass the quiz to move forward to Module #4.

  • Video Segments: Internal Affairs Standards and Sexual Harassment
  • Reading Assignments:
    • They Posted What
    • They Said What
    • LeChance v. Erickson
    • Demaine v. Samuels
    • Employees Reasonable Expectation of Privacy – Can You Hear Me Now?
    • Social Networking Policies: Just Another Policy?
  • Weekly Class Discussion Question
  • Module #3 Quiz

Module #4: Use of Force Standards / Investigating Use of Force – Monday, November 9, 2020

In this module, we will focus on identifying and understanding use of force standards and the cases that have outlined those standards. The use of force discussion will also include the circumstances under which deadly force may be utilized. In addition, we will review the proper method for writing reports following a use of force incident, a supervisor’s role in ensuring the reports are complete, and the methods for conducting a proper investigation following the incident.

  • Video Segments
  • Reading Assignments:
    • Officer involved Shooting Investigation
    • Telling the Truth about police shootings
  • Weekly Class Discussion Question
  • Module #4 Quiz