If an officer is alleged to have violated an individual's civil rights, he or she may use the defense of ________.
A) involuntary seizure
B) qualified immunity
C) limited liability
D) vicarious liability

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Qualified immunity is a defense that may be used by officers who are alleged to have violated an individual's civil rights. It protects officers from liability if their actions were reasonable in light of clearly established law. In other words, if there was not a clear legal precedent that would have put the officer on notice that their actions were illegal, they may be able to use qualified immunity as a defense.

If an Officer Is Alleged to Have Violated an Individual's