Full question:
Sunday I was stopped and ticketed for 'no front license plate'. The officer asked me to step out of the car, showed me 'no license plate, he then said 'get back in the car asshole'. What can I do legally about this police misconduct?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Harassment
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
Using profanity may be seen as conduct unbecoming an officer. Each police department has its own code of conduct. To file a complaint about the officer's behavior, you should contact the police department where the officer works.
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