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Police Brutality

Police Brutality

Police brutality is the gratuitous utilize of extreme force, typically physical, but also general in forms of verbal attacks and psychological threats, by a police officer. Prevalent police brutality exists in numerous countries, even those that prosecute it. It is one of numerous forms of police misconduct, which include such as false arrest; intimidation; racial profiling; political repression; surveillance abuse; sexual abuse; and police corruption. Though unlawful, it can be done under the color of law.