Legislation Details

File #: 23-653    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 11/29/2023 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: Final action: 12/11/2023
Title: Brett Blackwell v. Brockman, et al., Case No. 23CV31915, El Paso County District Court Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 23-653-2023-12-12_Council_OfficerRepresentationMemo

 

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Brett Blackwell v. Brockman, et al., Case No.  23CV31915, El Paso County District Court

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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Brett Blackwell v. Brockman, et al., Case No.  23CV31915, El Paso County District Court

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on November 29, 2023 and recommended City representation for Cpl. Brockman, Officer Tubbs and Officer Beaty as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Liability of Peace Officers Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their employment, and in good faith during the incident. As usual, City Council should reserve the right to decline payment of any award of punitive damages. 

 

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