The ILEETA Learning Lab
The Learning Lab is a series of 60 minute interviews with ILEETA Conference presenters discussing the key teaching point takeaways from their conference presentation. These interviews are packed with great content and created to serve as weekly professional development training for ILEETA members.
The ILEETA Learning Lab
01: ILEETA Learning Lab: Laura Scarry You're Sued - Understand 1983 and Train for Your Defense
In this episode of the ILEETA Learning Lab podcast, host Brian Willis interviews Laura Scarry, a former police officer and partner at DeAno & Scarry LLC, about understanding Section 1983 and training for defense against civil rights violation claims. They discuss the complexities of qualified immunity, the importance of accurate documentation, and the role of trainers in educating officers on legal concepts. Laura emphasizes the need for integrated training that includes report writing and scenario-based exercises, and she highlights the financial and legal reasons behind the frequent settlement of civil cases. She also shares advice on shifting mindsets from obligation to privilege in training roles.