This bonus episode of Proof Over Precedent looks at the access to justice issues around the Law Enforcement Officer Bill of Rights (LEOBR) statutes and contract provisions that grant police officers enhanced procedural protections during internal misconduct investigations. At odds are the tensions between public accountability and officers’ claims of needing protection from false accusations. HLS student Strong Ma proposes a randomized controlled trial to study the effects on investigation outcomes, civil litigation, and perceived fairness.
Read the corresponding blog post.
Speakers:
- Strong Ma, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School
- Joe Liberman, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School
Resources mentioned:
- Law Enforcement Officer Bill of Rights (LEOBR)
- “Interrogating Police Officers”, George Washington Law Review
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Proof Over Precedent cover art by Courtney Chrystal