Types of Police Misconduct
Types of police misconduct may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Police brutality: the use of unwarranted excessive force, often causing in physical harm
Police corruption: the abuse of power for personal gain, such as professional or financial advancement
Sexual misconduct or abuse: forcing non-consensual sexual behavior upon another individual
Intimidation: intentionally provoking fear or injury or harm for the officer’s personal gain
Racial profiling: the use of an individual’s ethnicity or race as a key factor when determining to engage police enforcement
False arrest and imprisonment: the custody or imprisonment of an individual without probable cause or court order
False confession: inducing an incorrect confession through coercion, or by the confessor’s mental disorder or incompetency
False or forge evidence: providing evidence that was fabricated or illegally obtained
What to Do at the Scene
First, if you feel threatened by a police officer or witness a police officer brutalizing another person, remain calm and try to record as many details as possible. Smartphones are invaluable tools, as almost every smartphone has some sort of video camera. If recording is not an option, do your best to remain calm and remember as many pertinent details as possible. After the incident, take the time to write down everything you saw and gather information from other witnesses.
We Will Take on the Police Department
We are trial lawyers, ready to go up against major opponents. To do this, we must take great care and thoroughly prepare the case. If you are considering getting in touch with us to take action, we encourage you to immediately start documenting. Keep medical records. Take photos of injuries. If there were witnesses, compile their names. Every detail could make a difference as we build your case to go up against the police.