Michigan Police Misconduct

Standing Up to Police Misconduct Takes Courage — And the Right Legal Team

When those who are sworn to protect and serve abuse their power and violate the rights of the people they are meant to protect, the results can be devastating. Victims of police misconduct often feel powerless, humiliated, and afraid to speak out, especially when it seems that the system is designed to shield officers from accountability.

But no one is above the law. Law enforcement officers, police departments, and municipal governments must be held accountable when police officers cross the line and misconduct occurs.Examples of police misconduct include false arrest, unlawful detention, wrongful imprisonment, police brutality, excessive use of force, or improper tasing. It can also involve racial profiling, fabricating evidence, or denying medical care to someone who is in custody. These unlawful practices violate the protections guaranteed under the Constitution. Deborah Gordon Law is dedicated to upholding the Constitution, exposing abuses of power, and restoring dignity for victims of police wrongdoing.

Police misconduct can take many forms and occurs when law enforcement officers misuse and abuse their authority, violate established police procedures, or disregard the rights of individuals.

Filing a claim for police misconduct is not like other lawsuits. You are not just challenging an individual officer. Often, you are taking on an entire police department and a system designed to defend law enforcement. These cases require courage, and a legal team with the skill, experience, and determination to stand up to powerful institutions. In addition to compensating victims, these cases send a strong message to law enforcement everywhere that such conduct will not be tolerated.