An Inside Look at Colorado's Year-Old Qualified Immunity Ban

The video discusses the removal of qualified immunity in Colorado following the death of George Floyd, highlighting the state's police reform bill, SB 217. This bill includes measures like banning chokeholds and requiring body cameras, but its ban on qualified immunity is controversial. The case of Brittany Gilliam, who sued the Aurora police, exemplifies the impact of this reform. The video explores the debate around qualified immunity, with some arguing it protects officers from frivolous lawsuits, while others believe it has been overextended. The reform has led to increased officer attrition, with many citing the ban as a reason for leaving. The ban has been expanded to include more law enforcement agencies in Colorado.

What is a major point of contention in the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act?

• Banning chokeholds

• Tracking use of force incidents

• Qualified immunity

• The use of body cameras

What does the qualified immunity ban in Colorado allow citizens to do?

• Ban police officers from using force

• Require police officers to wear body cameras

• File lawsuits against police officers for civil rights violations

• Limit police officers' working hours

Why do some proponents support qualified immunity?

• It helps in reducing crime rates

• It protects officers from frivolous lawsuits

• It increases police accountability

• It improves community relations

What percentage of officers cited the new police reform bill as a reason for leaving law enforcement in Colorado?

• 65%

• 45%

• 75%

• 55%

What recent change did the Colorado legislature make regarding qualified immunity?

• They increased the cap on judgments

• They limited the ban to only city police

• They expanded the ban to include more agencies

• They removed the ban entirely