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:
Police use of profanity may be considered conduct unbecoming an officer. Codes of conduct vary by local police department. Typically, civilian complaints against officers for misconduct consisting of profanity are made at the police department the officer is a member of.
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