How To Deal With Police Officers Who Wrongly Use Their Authority


Police officers work hard every day to ensure their communities are safe and that people face limited risks in their daily lives. When people see a police officer, they should automatically feel safe that someone can take charge and keep them away from dangers. However, when a police officer wrongly uses their authority, it leads people to lose their faith and trust in them due to the mistreatment. Here is how you can deal with any police officer who wrongly uses their authority with you or anyone you know. 

Record Incident

If you ever find yourself in a situation where a police officer is mistreating you by wrongly using their authority, the first step you need to take is to record the incident immediately. If you have a smartphone, start recording the incident so that you can use it as evidence against that officer if you make a complaint. It is also a good idea to record witness statements from the scene of the incident so that you have the support you need when it comes to getting your full rights from the mistreatment by the policeman or woman. 

Hire a Lawyer

When dealing with police officers who have wronged you in one way or another, many people fear they will not be able to get their full rights when they confront the authoritative figures. However, this should never be the case, and you should always stand up for yourself against anyone who mistreats you illegally. As mentioned by the lawyers at Wilson Law Group, after facing an incident where an officer uses their authority against you, think about hiring a lawyer to defend you and get you back your rights. An experienced attorney will help you face the police officer who has wronged you and give you a chance to expose them for their illegal actions so that it never happens again. 

File a Complaint

Anyone who breaks the law should be held accountable for their actions, even if that person is a police officer. Therefore, if you face an officer who abuses their authority and uses it illegally whether against you or against anyone you know, you should file a complaint against them. If you do not feel like you want to file your complaint in person, you can always file it anonymously over the phone or through online websites accessible to members of the public for such incidents. 

Common Cases of Police Misconduct

Although cases of police officers abusing their power are considered minor in the grand scheme of things, they are still common in certain communities. Here are two of the most common cases where police officers wrongly use their authority against civilians that it risks their safety and shakes their trust in the system. 

 

Most of the time, police officers are seen abusing their power and treating people unfairly because of certain factors like race, gender, or mental health. The questionable officers act wrongfully without thinking twice about the illegal ramifications they are because of pre-existing misconceptions about these specific civilians. This action is considered illegal and should be reported at once so that the officer gets the discipline they deserve and the victims get their full rights. 

  • Failure to Follow Procedures

 

All police officers are required to follow certain procedures when they do their jobs to ensure everyone is treated fairly. Suppose a police officer fails to follow the procedures they are trained to do for any reason. In that case, this is considered a case of wrongly using their authority, and you may be eligible to file a complaint against them. If the officer’s failure to follow procedures harms or distresses you in any way, then you will be within your legal rights to sue them or file a complaint against them to get compensated and have them disciplined for what they did. 

Gone are the days when police officers could do as they pleased without any ramifications. In our modern age, the law is there for all members of the community to follow, even those with authoritative powers like police officers. If you ever find yourself in a situation where a police officer has wronged you in any way and abused their power when dealing with you, then you should not hesitate to take legal actions against them and get your full rights back. Make sure you hire an experienced lawyer to be by your side to ensure you win your case and get the officer held accountable for their illegal actions.

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