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Police Reform as Seen Through the Eyes of a District Judge

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Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Runtime: 2:00h

Program Code:

CRB17

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During the past two decades, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a plethora of civil rights actions in the federal courts seeking police reform against cities and counties across the nation. These civil rights actions are brought under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 119, 42 U.S.C. sec. 14141, which makes it unlawful for any governmental authority, agent or any person acting on behalf of governmental authority to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers that deprives persons or rights, privileges or immunities secured by the U.S. Constitution and law of the United States.

Section 14141 actions usually result in agreements between the DOJ and the defendant governmental entity. These agreements provide for reform in multiple areas, including:

  • Excessive force
  • Unreasonable searches and seizures
  • Discriminatory policing
  • Illegal detentions
  • False arrests

The Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi will share his experiences, challenges, and thoughts on police reform in the hopes it will benefit his colleagues, the DOJ, and police department attorneys.

Members of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association enjoy a discounted rate of $25. Please contact the Massachusetts Bar Association at (617) 338-0500 to register.

Faculty:

Christopher P. Sullivan Sr., Esq., Program Chair
Robins Kaplan LLP, Boston
Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi, Panelist
First Circuit Court of Appeals-Puerto Rico, San Juan

Sponsoring Sections:

Civil Rights & Social Justice Section

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