Boltrek Discusses Emerging Public Safety Liability Issues at Police Liability Conference

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that stockholders William (“Bill”) Boltrek presented at a Public Risk Management police liability conference in Lakeland, Florida, addressing timely legal issues affecting law enforcement agencies and public sector risk management.

Boltrek presented “Immigration Enforcement and Local Law Enforcement Roles,” providing an overview of 287(g) agreements, statutory responsibilities, recent legal developments and liability considerations related to cooperation between local agencies and federal immigration authorities. His presentation focused on helping attendees better understand the legal framework governing agency participation and operational considerations associated with these programs.

The conference brought together attorneys, law enforcement professionals and risk management personnel to discuss developments in police liability and public entity defense. Boltrek shares,

“Programs like this create valuable opportunities to discuss legal developments that affect agencies on a practical level and to share guidance that supports informed decision-making.”

Boltrek focuses his practice on representing public entities, law enforcement agencies, insurers and other clients in complex tort and insurance litigation, with significant experience in governmental liability, civil rights defense, police liability and high-exposure personal injury matters.

A Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Arbitrator, Boltrek has been recognized by Naples Illustrated as a “Top Lawyer” in Insurance Law and by Florida Super Lawyers for his work in civil litigation, civil rights and personal injury defense. He received his undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo and his J.D. from Quinnipiac University.