answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

You are probably looking for a Section 1983 claim.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

excessive force.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What torts is commonly brought against police officers?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What unit in a police department receives and investigates complaints against officers?

Internal Affairs


The ability of police officers to make choices of whether or not to apprehend arrest summons or several other options is commonly known as?

Police, or officer, discretion.


Are cops police officers?

Yes they are police officers.


Are auxiliary police officers officer of the court?

No. Auxiliary police officers are not officers of the court.


When was Association of Chief Police Officers created?

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) was created in 1948. It was a professional organization in the United Kingdom that brought together Chief Constables from various police forces to discuss and address common issues and challenges in law enforcement. In 2015, ACPO was disbanded and replaced by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC).


Why is Saint Michael the Archangel the patron saint of police officers-?

The Saint Michael the Archangel the patron saint of police officers because of the protection role he played for God against the disloyal angel, Lucifer.


What is a police officers badge called?

It is most commonly referred to as their 'badge' but it is also known as an officer's 'shield.'


Are police officers supposed to help me off the ground after I'm handcuffed?

There is no law that requires it, however some police agencies might have internal department regulations that govern how their officers are supposed to act towards arrestees.If such an internal department regulation exists, they should assist you, and if they fail to abide by it, some type of departmental discipline could be brought against them if a complaint were filed with their superiors.


Are police forses becoming militarized to a point where we will end up fighting a civil war against them-?

I don't see civilians fighting a civil war against police forces. For the most part, police officers are good people.


Are police officers federal?

There are police officers at every level of government. Federal, state, county, city and agencies all can have sworn police officers.


Is it against the law for police officers to harass you in California?

Yes, except in the cases of communist or socialist as freedom of speech,


Are police officers and police detectives the same job?

no a detective is a higher rankin