Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

Halacha:

Beit Din,  Choshen Mishpat 

Collections: Rabbi Torczyner Legal Ethics

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

Description

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.