Harris

I. INTRODUCTION

18 A. Background On January 14, 2021, Plaintiff Ronald Harris (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se, filed a civil rights complaint against the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department and several sheriff’s deputies: “Deputy Bush,” “Deputy O’Leary,” Ashley Vargas, Priscilla Heshmaby, and Joshua Conbrell. (Doc. 1 (“Compl.”).) Plaintiff purports to allege causes of action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (“section 1983”) for excessive force by an officer, “threat to the safety of a child,” and “threat to safety of an elderly couple.” (Id. at 3–5.) Plaintiff seeks monetary damages of $1,000,000. (Id. at 6.) Plaintiff’s complaint is now before the Court for screening. The Court finds Plaintiff has not stated a cognizable claim but may be able to correct the deficiencies in his pleading for some of the claims. Thus, Plaintiff is provided the pleading and legal standards for his claims and is granted leave to file an amended complaint. B. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity or an officer or employee…