The doctrine of _______________ shields public officials from actions for damages unless their conduct was unreasonable in light of clearly established law.
A) civil liability
B) qualified immunity
C) racial profiling
D) Knapp Commission

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The doctrine of qualified immunity shields public officials, including law enforcement officers, from civil liability for actions taken within the scope of their official duties unless their conduct was unreasonable in light of clearly established law. This means that if a police officer acted in a way that violated someone's constitutional rights, but that violation was not clearly established as unlawful at the time of the officer's action, the officer may be protected by qualified immunity and not face civil liability.

The Doctrine of _______________ Shields Public Officials from Actions for Damages