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Englewood council member urges review of post‑certification standards for officers after civil awards; chief discusses legal distinctions
Summary
Council member Steve Ward told state budget leadership the city is concerned that current post‑certification rules may push police misconduct claims into settlements; Chief David Jackson and other officials discussed the legal distinctions between excessive force and criminal assault and agreed to follow up with specifics.
Council member Steve Ward told state leaders that recent cases suggest Colorado’s post‑certification rules for law enforcement may push claims into settlement rather than allowing juries to determine whether an officer should lose certification.
Ward said the current rules can create pressure to settle civil claims because the threat of losing post‑certification can accompany a jury award; he suggested exploring…
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