The different types of police misconduct
Police misconduct may transpire in several forms. Some of the most common types of police brutality have been listed below:
Use of excessive force – Law enforcement officers may unnecessarily use to much physical force during or just prior to an arrest of a suspect. We have all seen shocking videos surface from across the country where officers tackle, choke, beat, and kick suspects who are defenseless in the name of “suspect not being cooperative”. Use of such excessive force is considered a form of police brutality of course.
Wrongful arrest – In order to arrest a suspect, a law enforcement officer is legally obligated to have sound and reasonable probable cause or an arrest warrant attested by an authorized judge or authority. Arresting someone without either of these is known as wrongful arrest and is considered a type of police brutality.
Racial bias – Stereotyping or targeting a suspect or individual based solely on the color of their skin is racial discrimination.
Corruption – Accepting bribes or other favors in order to advance personal profits is, unfortunately something that does occur among law enforcement officers. If you have been solicited for money or other favors from law enforcement officers who are offering something in return, we suggest that you go ahead and contact a legal professional and with this site, that is easy to do since all that search engine noise is avoided and because we built this site with simplicity as the key backdrop and focus.
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Police brutality should be reported and taken action against. When such behavior is condoned, the officer will go on to leave more victims in his/her wake. You are already at the right place! At USAttorneys.com, you can get connected with the leading police brutality lawyers in Hawaii.
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