Law Enforcement Liability for Housing Authorities

Managing Law Enforcement Liability in Public Housing: The Towne Law Firm at NYSPHADA Spring Conference

May 12, 2026

ALBANY, NY | We are pleased to announce that The Towne Law Firm, P.C. will be exhibiting at the upcoming NYSPHADA Annual Spring Conference, where Partner John Liguori will lead a session addressing one of the most consequential risk management challenges facing public housing authorities today.

Featured Presentation

“Law Enforcement Liability: Managing Security Incidents and Risk Exposure”

Presented by John W. Liguori, Partner — The Towne Law Firm, P.C.

What the session covers

When security incidents occur on housing authority property — whether involving law enforcement response, private security personnel, or interactions with tenants — the procedural and legal stakes can be significant. This session will explore how housing authorities can handle these situations in real time while minimizing liability exposure down the line.

John will walk through the key pressure points that often give rise to claims and offer actionable frameworks for ensuring that both residents and staff are protected through consistent, defensible procedures.

Topics will include:

On-site incident response protocols · Documenting law enforcement interactions · Balancing tenant rights with security obligations · Reducing premises liability exposure · Policy gaps that create legal vulnerability

Why this matters for housing authorities

Housing authorities occupy a unique position in the law: they carry obligations as both landlords and public entities, which means that security-related incidents can implicate premises liability doctrine, civil rights law, and administrative procedure simultaneously. A single poorly handled incident, or an undocumented one, can expose an authority to protracted litigation and reputational harm.

The Towne Law Firm has decades of experience representing housing authorities and municipalities across the full spectrum of legal challenges affecting day-to-day operations — from litigation and risk management to compliance, policy development, and labor relations. That depth of experience informs the practical, policy-focused guidance John will bring to this session.

Meet us at the conference

Beyond John’s presentation, members of The Towne Law Firm team will be available at our exhibit to discuss the full range of issues housing authorities face, from premises liability and risk management to labor and employment matters, fair housing compliance, and collective bargaining. We welcome the opportunity to connect with housing authority professionals and explore how we can support your work.

We look forward to seeing colleagues and clients at the NYSPHADA Spring Conference. If you would like to schedule time to meet with our team during the event, please reach out in advance.

Questions on the session or interested in connecting at the conference? Contact The Towne Law Firm, P.C. to learn more about our housing authority practice.