Legal Ethics: Police Brutality

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May 27 2015
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Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

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Collections: Rabbi Torczyner Legal Ethics

References: Bava Batra: 89a Kiddushin: 76a Bava Kamma: 112b Rosh Hashana: 6a Ketuvot: 86a Yoma: 9a Makot: 8a  

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What is the nature of a police officer in Jewish law? When are they entitled to use force? Are police officers held liable for inappropriate use of force? A brief overview.

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