A major city in Florida needed to hire more officers.The city went on a recruiting campaign and hired about 30 new officers in less than two months.One of the new hires,Joe,is arrested and convicted of rape.The rape occurred while Joe was on duty.It appears that this was the third time he had been arrested for rape.The city had hired him without running a background check.The victim sues both Joe and the city for civil damages.Joe has no money,so the victim's only chance of recovery is from the city.Is the city liable under Section 1983?
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