An unarmed suspect died while being transported to jail by two police officers. If they are found guilty of murdering the suspect, the officers will be held __________.

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a. Incorrect. Police civil liability means that a police officer may be sued in civil court for improper behavior.
b. Correct. Criminal liability for police officers means that, like everyone else, they are subject to being charged with violations of the state penal law, such as murder, assault, or larceny.
c. Incorrect. Police officers are also subject to administrative liability. Officers charged with violations of a department's internal rules and regulations may be subject to discipline in the form of fines, demotions, and even dismissal from the department.
d. Incorrect. There is no distinction between federal and state criminal liability. If someone breaks a federal law, they will still be held criminally liable.

An Unarmed Suspect Died While Being Transported to Jail by Two