>>jeffda+hA
I would say that the moral hazard introduced by qualified immunity increases the likelihood that criminal violations will also occur.
Weeding out the officers that would commit infractions that result in civil suits will probably also weed out those that would actual commit a more serious crime.
>>gowld+8D
I was supposing that civil suits might be filed for actions that would not otherwise be prosecuted under criminal proceedings. If it is easier to hold the police accountable in these small issues, then it may not be as necessary for larger issues.
But you are right that civil suits can also be filed for serious crimes.