police corruption and misconduct

police corruption and misconduct
The violation of state and federal laws or the violation of individuals' constitutional rights by police officers; also the commission by officers of crimes for personal gain.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


police corruption and misconduct
The violation of state and federal laws or the violation of individuals' constitutional rights by police officers; also the commission by officers of crimes for personal gain.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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