What is police misconduct?
Police misconduct can come in many forms and manners. Here are some ways in which excessive force, police misconduct, police brutality, and so on may manifest itself:
- Beating/kicking
- Gang tackles
- Improper shootings
- Inappropriate taser use
- Inappropriate baton use
- Inappropriate police dog attack initiated
- Inappropriate use of pepper spray
- Unreasonable restraint use
- Intimidation
- Sexual assault
- Illegal strip search
- Planting evidence
- Fabricating evidence
- Coercing confessions
- False arrest
- Unlawful detention
- Perjury
Why does police misconduct take place?
There are several reasons and factors which could all cumulatively come together to give rise to an officer abusing his or her power. Some of these reasons are poor training, pressure to get convictions, racist inclination, personality disorders, and sometimes even intoxication and bad judgment.
What can I do if I am the victim of police brutality?
As mentioned, you have certain rights and protections. The best course of action if you believe that any of these rights were violated is to consult with a salient and committed District of Columbia police brutality lawyer to find out what your legal options are, how strong your case is, and what sort of evidence you have going for you.
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This type of behavior cannot be tolerated.
