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Police Misconduct Civil Enforcement
"Police Misconduct Provision" This law makes it unlawful for State or local law enforcement officers to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives persons of rights protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States. (42 U.S.C. § 14141). The types of conduct covered by this law include, among other things, excessive force, discriminatory harassment, false arrests, coercive sexual conduct, and unlawful stops, searches or arrests. In order to be covered by this law, the misconduct must constitute a "pattern or practice" -- it may not simply be an isolated incident. The DOJ must be able to show in court that the agency has an unlawful policy or that the incidents constituted a pattern of unlawful conduct; however, unlike the other civil laws discussed below, DOJ does not have to show that discrimination has occurred in order to prove a pattern or practice of misconduct.
What remedies are available under this law? The remedies available under this law do not provide for individual monetary relief for the victims of the misconduct; rather, they provide for injunctive relief, such as orders to end the misconduct and changes in the agency's policies and procedures that resulted in or allowed the misconduct. There is no private right of action under this law; only DOJ may file suit for violations of the Police Misconduct Provision.
If you or someone you know has been injured due to police misconduct, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. To contact a lawyer who may be able to assist you in this matter, please fill out the form below. A personal injury lawyer reviewing police misconduct cases will review your form pursuant to our sites terms and conditions.
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