If Police Officers Use Excessive Force, Section 1983 Allows the Victim or Their Surviving Family to Sue in Civil Court
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | December 7, 2023 | Police Brutality
Police violence – including the use of excessive force – is a common occurrence in the U.S., causing thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. While many of these incidents go unreported, the vast majority of formal complaints never result in accountability. In fact, in a recent analysis of New York State Police (NYSP) misconduct… read more