Bob was a suspect in the kidnapping of an eleven-year-old girl.Officer Adams noticed Bob leaving a grocery store and followed him.This led to a high-speed pursuit down several congested city streets.As a result of the pursuit,Officer Adams and Bob both hit several moving and stopped vehicles.Officer Adams and his police department will most likely not be held financially responsible for any harm caused because of:

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Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects government officials from civil liability for actions taken within their official capacity unless it violates a clearly established constitutional or statutory right. In this case, Officer Adams was pursuing a suspect in his official duties, and the harm caused may not be held against him or the police department due to qualified immunity.

Bob Was a Suspect in the Kidnapping of an Eleven-Year-Old