Law Enforcement Abuse
/ˈlɔː ˌɛnfor(t)smənt əˈbjuːs/
Definitions
- (n.) Misuse or excessive use of power by law enforcement officers that violates laws, policies, or individuals' rights.
The investigation revealed multiple instances of law enforcement abuse during the protest.
- (n.) Any act by police or other authorities involving physical, emotional, or procedural misconduct.
Complaints of law enforcement abuse often prompt calls for policy reform.
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- law enforcement abuse
- law enforcement abuses
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Commentary
The term covers a spectrum of illegal or unethical actions by officers; precision in describing the nature of abuse (e.g., excessive force versus procedural abuse) aids in legal clarity.
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