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  • The U. S. Department of Justice defines police misconduct as any action taken by any Law Enforcement Officer, using the authority given to them as Officers, to intentionally deprive someone of their rights. Police misconduct comes in many forms.

    Excessive Force

    Officers often have to physically fight during the performance of their duties; this is both understood and accepted. But if Officers were to beat on an unconscious person, or a handcuffed and prone suspect, this would be an example of police misconduct through an excessive use of force.

    Sexual Assault

    One example of this would be an Officer who lures someone into a sexual situation, in exchange for letting them go on a ticket or an arrest.

    Falsifying or Fabricating Evidence

    An Officer who plants evidence or contraband on you is fabricating evidence and engaging in misconduct.

    False Arrest

    Sometimes the wrong person may be arrested through a mistake, but if an Officer intentionally arrests someone who he knows did nothing wrong, then this would be misconduct.

    Failure to Intervene

    This is when an Officer knows about police misconduct of any type, but decides to do nothing about it.

    Source:

    U. S. Department of Justice: Addressing Police MisConduct

    FindLaw.com: Police Misconduct and Civil Rights

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