It depends on the particular department. The general opinion among police officers is that the term is used too much and is used as a weapon by criminals and people with agendas. Usually, there is an internal affairs or professional standards office within the department. They investigate ALL police shootings to determine if they were justified, and any complaints from the general public.
Law enforcement's answer to police brutality is often to turn the other cheek. This is commonly known as the "Blue Wall of Silence" which unfortunately happens way too often.
Ironically, the police department, or online on their website.
In 1991 in Okland he Sued the Police department for Police Brutality because he was Jay Walking. He sued them for 10 Million dollars.
Then you get dragged across the yard etc. then you sue their department
Police brutality has been reported to have increased since the 9/11 attacks, but there are no published statistics on the frequency of police brutality actions.
Collective Opposed to Police Brutality was created in 1995.
There can be no justification for brutality. The job of the police is to protect and defend.
No-one should "do" police brutality, that's why it's called brutality rather than reasonable force, which is what police officers should use.
Shailendra Misra has written: 'Police Brutality' -- subject(s): Police brutality
Get your facts straight - gather evidence and witnesses (if any) - and file suit in civil court.
Yes.
decades
Your question cannot be answered. Police brutality in the US is both a crime and a civil rights violation. There is no 'use' for it.