That depends on for what. It has been done.
Yes.
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Then you get dragged across the yard etc. then you sue their department
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in some states
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Police officers are typically protected by qualified immunity, which shields them from being personally sued for their actions performed in the line of duty. Additionally, there are legal doctrines such as sovereign immunity that can prevent individuals from suing government entities like police departments. These legal protections make it difficult for individuals to successfully sue the police.
yes
Yes, individuals can sue a police department for negligence if they fail to fulfill their duties, such as providing adequate protection or responding to emergencies in a timely manner.
You would normally name the police officer (driver) and his employer, e.g. the city or police department where he works.
By law, the cops are not allowed to force you to sue if someone breaks your nose. They won't say:"You won't sue him/her for breaking your nose, you're going to jail." They're not allowed to do that. You're the victim, so you decide wether you sue or not. If you refuse to sue or file a police report, the cops will respect that, but they will tell you the consequences of not suing or filing a police report or taking your assailant to court.
You cannot sue a police station. You can sue individual police officers or the department as a whole. Whether or not you have a case depends on the facts and circumstances of the accusations and criminal prosecution, and also your jurisdiction's law.