Explain the two types of liability that police supervisors may incur, as well as the five areas of liability.
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The two types of liability for police fall under 42 U.S. Code Section 1983 and negligence. As a result of case law, there are currently five areas in which supervisors have been found liable as a result of negligence: (1) negligent assignment, (2) negligent failure to supervise, (3) negligent failure to direct, (4) negligent entrustment, and (5) negligent failure to investigate or discipline.
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In the context of the victim of a sexual assault and the physical evidence, which of the following statements is true about semen?
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Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
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