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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.

Police Liability and Litigation

Terrence P. Dwyer retired from the New York State Police after a 22-year career as a Trooper and Investigator. He is a tenured professor of legal studies at Western Connecticut State University and an attorney consulting on law enforcement liability, disciplinary cases, critical incidents, and employment matters. He is the author of “Homeland Security Law: Issues and Analysis,” Cognella Publishing (2024).

LATEST ARTICLES
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Legal
Why common law and governmental immunity are major obstacles to officer lawsuits
From the fireman’s rule to the doctrine of governmental immunity, public safety professionals face long-standing legal doctrines that prevent them from suing for injuries sustained in the line of duty
September 09, 2024 05:11 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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What Cops Want
The role of officer wellness programs in liability reduction
Officer wellness goes beyond tending to mental and physical wellbeing — it is an integral part of operational functioning, just like firearms training, in-service classes and early warning systems
August 06, 2024 06:48 AM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Women in Law Enforcement
Workplace harassment continues to plague female police officers
Police executives cannot expect to increase and retain the number of women in the ranks without meaningfully responding to sexual harassment and gender discrimination complaints
July 29, 2024 10:26 AM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs
A cautionary tale: The Karen Read trial and an investigator’s text messages
Trooper Michael Proctor’s suspension due to inappropriate text messages serves as a stark reminder that anything written can become public and impact a case
July 13, 2024 02:11 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Police Training
Police encounters and individuals with mental health disorders: Training imperatives
Proper departmental training and officer implementation of best practices ensures those encounters with individuals in mental crisis end safely and not as another headline
June 06, 2024 08:47 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Legal
Police encounters and individuals with mental health disorders: Liability concerns and best practices training
The goal is always to have legally sustainable policy and practice guidelines in place that are supported by officer training
May 21, 2024 09:06 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Officer Safety
A letter to the American public: Addressing the triple threat to law enforcement
A recent spate of LODDs requires immediate action against the rising incivility, failed criminal justice reforms and the mental health crisis that endanger police officers’ lives
April 22, 2024 04:53 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Year in Review
SCOTUS year in review: The impact of recent rulings on police procedures
A look at the nuances of free speech related to threats, standards for home entry, use of force and qualified immunity, and evolving regulations on firearms
December 18, 2023 12:55 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Legal
The flip side of fair and impartial policing
Some of those who espouse fair and impartial policing toward the public seem to ignore this fundamental right when overseeing matters impacting police officer rights
October 02, 2023 11:18 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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Officer Safety
Modernizing police training: The imperative for academies to adapt or face legal consequences
Rising incidents of recruit injuries and deaths highlight need for training reforms
September 14, 2023 07:45 PM
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Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq.
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