Two brothers injured in a crash caused by a speeding LAPD officer were recently awarded an $18-million legal settlement — one of many cases in recent years where taxpayers shelled out for dangerous driving by police.

Traffic collisions involving police officers that caused severe injuries or deaths have resulted in multiple large payouts due to civil litigation in recent years.

  • Inucune@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    13 days ago

    Police departments should require officers to have malpractice insurance paid by their unions for each officer. If an officer is a problem, their Premium goes up.