police corruption and misconduct
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Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law.
2005.
- police corruption and misconduct
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The violation of state and federal laws or the violation of individuals' constitutional rights by police officers; also the commission by officers of crimes for personal gain.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
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