A police office may use excessive force if needed to control a situation, but in routine traffic stops or if the individual arrest poses no hesitation in cooperating with an officer, then no force is required. Some examples of where police brutality often occurs include:

Where police brutalities can occur

• Following the end of a pursuit.

• In routine traffic stops, arrests, or detentions.

• In jails or prisons in Phoenix.

• By housing police, hospital security officers, or school safety officers.

• When individuals are brought in for questioning and excessive physical force is used.

If you have broken the law and are a victim of police brutality, you may feel that you will not have a good case. In truth, it really depends on the circumstances of your arrest. If your federal or state constitutional rights have been violated, then you are able to file a lawsuit against the officer(s) who violated these rights. The state, county or even the city of Phoenix will usually pay any settlement. If you want to file a claim specifically against the entire police department and if there has been a constitutional violation then you are able to sue the state, county or city directly.

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