{"id":17177,"date":"2019-10-29T08:43:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T15:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=17177"},"modified":"2023-02-16T14:06:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:06:02","slug":"report-police-misconduct-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/report-police-misconduct-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Report Police Misconduct in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Police officers are entrusted to enforce the law and stop or detain suspects as necessary. When a law enforcement official attempts to search you or asks you to stop, you should always obey. However, cops aren\u2019t above the law, and police misconduct is considered a serious crime in Arizona. This type of behavior can include planting evidence on someone or unlawful search and seizure.<\/p>\n

Depending on the circumstances, you will file a complaint with the federal Department of Justice or law enforcement department in the relevant location. If you believe you\u2019ve been subjected to police misconduct, you might choose to file a lawsuit to try to recover compensation. Keep in mind that it\u2019s best to seek advice from an attorney before submitting a complaint or seeking legal action on your own.<\/p>\n

Understanding Police Misconduct in Arizona<\/h2>\n