Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Washington

Police abuse of authority

What laws are in existance to protect citizens from harrassment by city police? How does one protect him/herself from police abuse of authority?


Asked on 10/04/01, 6:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Police abuse of authority

You file a complaint with the internal affairs division. If, however, your department does not have such a division, then you can call the FBI as they investigate civil rights and corruption claims.

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Answered on 11/21/01, 5:44 pm


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