Mental Health

Machetes and Mindsets: The Tenth Circuit’s Take on Mental Health Crises and Use of Force in Flores v. Henderson

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently delivered a decision in Flores v. Henderson, a case stemming from a tragic encounter involving Shamikle Jackson and four Aurora police officers. The lawsuit was filed by Jackson’s parents after a fatal confrontation between their son and the officers, which began with a distressing 911 call and ended in Jackson’s death. This case […]

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​​When Tactical Operations & Mental Health Crises Collide

​In Coronado v. Olsen, Fernando Coronado and his wife filed a §1983 claim against two SWAT officials that responded to a 911 dispatch call for domestic violence and alleged suicide threats.1 Coronado complained that Officers Hill and Olsen used excessive force when using their tasers to subdue him. ​West Valley City’s SWAT team arrived at Coronado’s home and began immediate attempts to negotiate with

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Mental Health, Qualified Immunity and the Luxury of Time

Today’s update focuses on a fatal use of force incident out of the 5th Circuit. Our case will review a few hot topics, including qualified immunity, mental health and use of force. To help further understand the court’s decision we have also included a link to the full video from the dashboard camera that the 5th Circuit Court of appeals strongly leaned on when deciding the outcome of

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Attorney Daigle focuses on evaluating and providing policy and training on areas of increased liability for departments across the country. Attorney Daigle’s keynote focuses on understanding current trends in legal standards, operational standards, and community concern. More importantly, the intersection between these topics to provide departments evaluation and recommendations to move forward.
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