Recent events have brought awareness of police brutality to national attention. While the police can use force in a few specific cases, there are strict rules that they should follow, and the Constitution prohibits the use of excessive force. Despite this, officers do overstep, and this misconduct and brutality can leave people with serious injuries. What should you do if you suffer police brutality?
When you stand up to police misconduct, you fight for all of us
Law enforcement personnel have some of the most difficult jobs in the country. Their sacrifice is not to be taken for granted or minimized. Unfortunately, many people still experience police misconduct every day. Victims of police misconduct must choose carefully how to pursue justice when they suffer unfairly at the hands of those who are sworn to protect and serve.