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