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The recently issued Department of Justice policy that requires officers and agents to stop other officers from using excessive force is really nothing new. The policy simply restates the 1983 Civil Rights protections, which require intervention if an officer sees another violating an individual’s civil rights. Our team has extensive experience in defending against excessive force claims. Click here for more on the new policy.


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