Seminar Title
Supervisor Liability
Dates of Events
10/14/2026 through 10/15/2026
Last Updated: 09/21/2026
Instructor(s): Brian Batterton
Location: South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence - 3901 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott McAllen Airport - 2131 South 10th St., McAllen, TX 78503
Course Registration Fee: $325
Instructor Bio
Brian Batterton
Brian S. Batterton MAJOR (Retired), COBB COUNTY, GA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ATTORNEY Expert Witness Categories: Use of Force | Deadly Force | Officer Involved Shooting Law Enforcement Policies – Tactics | Procedures / Pursuits / School Related Issues
Brian Batterton is an attorney in the State of Georgia and a Major (Retired) with the Cobb County Police Department. He currently serves in the position of Legal Officer for the Cobb County Police Department. He has been in law enforcement since 1994 and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1999 from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. He has served in Uniform Patrol, Investigations, Training (as an instructor and as the Director), Adjutant/Legal Officer to the Chief, and as precinct commander and on-scene Incident Commander. In addition to his work at the police department, he also lectures for the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI) on both criminal law and procedure topics, as well as, police civil liability. He has also served in both the Alabama and Georgia National Guard.
Brian S. Batterton MAJOR (Retired), COBB COUNTY, GA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ATTORNEY Expert Witness Categories: Use of Force | Deadly Force | Officer Involved Shooting Law Enforcement Policies – Tactics | Procedures / Pursuits / School Related Issues
Brian Batterton is an attorney in the State of Georgia and a Major (Retired) with the Cobb County Police Department. He currently serves in the position of Legal Officer for the Cobb County Police Department. He has been in law enforcement since 1994 and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1999 from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. He has served in Uniform Patrol, Investigations, Training (as an instructor and as the Director), Adjutant/Legal Officer to the Chief, and as precinct commander and on-scene Incident Commander. In addition to his work at the police department, he also lectures for the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI) on both criminal law and procedure topics, as well as, police civil liability. He has also served in both the Alabama and Georgia National Guard.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
Supervisor Liability
Why Are We Getting Sued?
This comprehensive course will provide participants with the knowledge necessary to prevent, identify and manage legal liability in personnel matters. State -specific caselaw will be utilized to illustrate the potential pitfalls of employee relations in public safety administration and the means by which they can be avoided. The complex nature of today’s legal landscape makes this an essential course for supervisors seeking to maintain organizational professionalism while respecting employee rights.
Supervisor Liability:
•What Is The Liability Of Law Enforcement?
•Sources Of Liability
•How To Avoid Liability
What Are The Cases We Need To Know To Avoid Liability And A Lawsuit?
Why Is Policy So Important?
•Policies and Procedures
•Training
•Supervision
•Performance
•Review and Revision
12 High Risk Critical Task That Get Us Sued:
•Use of Force
•Pursuit-EVOC
•Search/Seizure-Arrest
•Care, Custody, Control/Restraint of Prisoners
•Domestic Violence
•Off-Duty Conduct
•Sexual Harassment-Discrimination-Misconduct
•Selection/Hiring
•Internal Affairs
•Special Operations
•Dealing With The Mentally Ill
•Property - Evidence
Why Are We Getting Sued?
This comprehensive course will provide participants with the knowledge necessary to prevent, identify and manage legal liability in personnel matters. State -specific caselaw will be utilized to illustrate the potential pitfalls of employee relations in public safety administration and the means by which they can be avoided. The complex nature of today’s legal landscape makes this an essential course for supervisors seeking to maintain organizational professionalism while respecting employee rights.
Supervisor Liability:
•What Is The Liability Of Law Enforcement?
•Sources Of Liability
•How To Avoid Liability
What Are The Cases We Need To Know To Avoid Liability And A Lawsuit?
Why Is Policy So Important?
•Policies and Procedures
•Training
•Supervision
•Performance
•Review and Revision
12 High Risk Critical Task That Get Us Sued:
•Use of Force
•Pursuit-EVOC
•Search/Seizure-Arrest
•Care, Custody, Control/Restraint of Prisoners
•Domestic Violence
•Off-Duty Conduct
•Sexual Harassment-Discrimination-Misconduct
•Selection/Hiring
•Internal Affairs
•Special Operations
•Dealing With The Mentally Ill
•Property - Evidence