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National Police Association Appeals for Protection of Police Procedures

In an assertive move coinciding with Police Week, the National Police Association (NPA), together with the Police Officers' Defense Coalition (PODC), has submitted a significant amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. This legal action supports qualified immunity in an essential case—Kyle Smith, et al. v. Rochelle Scott, et al. This case holds critical implications for the operational integrity of law enforcement officers nationwide, specifically in their capacity to maintain public safety in increasingly challenging environments.

The NPA's brief reveals the complexity of the case, cautioning against a potential judicial overreach that could jeopardize vital police tactics. It emphasizes the restrained use of bodyweight compression during arrests of individuals in crisis, notably those with violent or erratic behavior. According to the NPA, wrongly categorizing such methods as forms of