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January 31, 2023

What is Police Brutality?

Police brutality refers to the use of excessive or unnecessary force by law enforcement when interacting with citizens. Proving police brutality and use of excessive force is a complicated legal matter. However, an officer’s use of excessive force may impact criminal charges like resisting arrest. Therefore, anyone suspected of a crime should tell his or her lawyer their story about police brutality.