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>> We've all heard about liability involving use of force but did you know
that you could be sued in a child abuse case?
>> A lot of times people are sue happy and so they will jump at any chance
to sue anybody especially government agencies because they think they've got deep pockets.
>> That's right you could be held responsible if you fail to properly investigate
or do not follow up on a report of child abuse or neglect, and it's only the beginning.
>> We're just seeing the tip of the iceberg right now.
We're seeing a lot of over-worked and under-staffed departments.
>> Coming up we'll hear from a leading expert on what you can do to protect yourself
and your department from being sued.
>> It's vitally important for each individual law enforcement agency
to have established protocols.
>> We'll also see how a tip from Europe help track down a *** in rural America
and put a stop to a horrific case of abuse, coming up on LETN.