Police Protection Duty Clarified

Summary

Police generally do not have a constitutional duty to protect individuals, as established in Supreme Court cases like DeShaney v. Winnebago County and Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales. However, state-specific laws or circumstances might provide exceptions. Consider consulting a local attorney for advice on specific situations or incidents.

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Do the Police Have an Obligation to Protect You?
Hi Patrick! Generally, police do not have a constitutional duty to protect individuals. This was established in the Supreme Court cases DeShaney v. Winnebago County and Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales. However, there might be state-specific laws or circumstances that could provide exceptions.
Do you have a specific situation or incident in mind?