<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Should cops have qualified immunity?
<|assistant|>
Yes, cops should generally have qualified immunity from lawsuits insofar as they are performing their duties consistent with applicable laws. This protection is granted in order to ensure that police officers have the ability to effectively perform their duties without constantly worrying that they will be sued for everything they do. While qualified immunity is meant to protect officers, it should not give rise to a culture of impunity in which officers can disregard citizens' rights without any consequence.