Most police officers are professional, hard working and respect the law. It is a noble profession, and police officers are needed to keep us safe. However, as with any profession, there are some police officers that abuse their position and use it to employ unnecessary force. Police misconduct law examines these behaviors and lawyers pursue these claims on behalf of their clients.
If you have been a victim of police misconduct, you might be feeling scared, vulnerable and worried about what happens next. You will also need to consider getting a lawyer (see here for the many different types). But what are the different types of police misconduct?
Coerced false confession
Coerced false confessions are more common than you might think. This is when a suspect confesses to a crime they haven’t committed to escape an aversive interrogation, to avoid a threat or perhaps to gain a reward. Whilst there’s a psychological explanation as to why many people might confess to a crime they haven’t committed, a coerced false confession counts as police misconduct because the police officer has encouraged the innocent person to take the blame for a crime they did not commit. A police officer should never pervert the course of justice.
Brutality and violence
Whilst police officers should only use violence when absolutely necessary, some use it when they shouldn’t. This is a civil rights issue that is completely inexcusable, and police violence is a matter that many people are becoming increasingly worried about. If you have experienced police brutality
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