qualified immunity

This ill-conceived legislation is almost punitive towards police at a time when cop-bashing has become fashionable.

It would not be surprising to see lawmakers hand the matter off to the governor to shape the final version.

Massachusetts legislative Democrats are looking to erase personal protections for police officers, and that could ruin their lives and those of their families.

The legislation will likely head next to six-member House-Senate conference committee for resolution.

Guest writer Sheriff Thomas Hodgson says Qualified Immunity is a necessary part of law enforcement, and removing the protect puts Massachusetts at risk.

The assaults on the citizens who serve and protect as police officers have become legalistic and sophisticated. The true victims will be the civilized people.

The bill passed 30-7 with opposition from both sides of the aisle.

A growing number say qualified immunity has become one of the chief ways in which law enforcement avoids accountability for misconduct.