A state task force looking into law enforcement policies and procedures has recommended trimming the qualified immunity defense for law enforcement in cases where a court determines an officer acted improperly. | Unsplash A state panel taking a closer look at law enforcement practices recently endorsed removing some litigation protections a controversial law afforded law enforcement. Currently, officers accused in cases where an individual was injured or killed by law enforcement action can claim qualified immunity as a defense,
according to coverage by The Advocate. The Police Training, Screening and Deescalation Task Force has recommended that defense be nullified if a court determines an officer acted unreasonably.