As citizens, we trust police officers to use their authority and training to keep us safe. Occasionally, however, some police officers use poor judgment and abuse this authority, causing harm to the very citizens they have sworn to protect. While the vast majority of law enforcement officers are dedicated and ethical, the officers who are not tarnish the reputation of the force as a whole. Not only is police brutality and misconduct an egregious violation of public trust and authority, it is also illegal, and guilty law enforcement officers can and must be held legally accountable for their crimes. Some common claims upon which police brutality or misconduct charges are built include:
Victims of police brutality may feel intimidated by the prospect of waging charges against an officer of the law, but with an experienced attorney on their side, they can feel confident that they will achieve justice. The attorneys at the law firm of Behnke, Martin & Schulte, L.L.C. understand the trepidation victims of police misconduct may feel, but victims have a responsibility to themselves and to their fellow citizens to help remove dirty cops from our streets. If you or someone you love has been injured or suffered wrongful death as a result of police brutality or misconduct, we urge you to contact us today.
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