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It’s easier to understand unethical behavior and abuse from some police officers if it is assumed that they have an insatiable desire to inflict harm or get their way, if they have to make a choice they’ll always opt for the one that will benefit their private interests. As is known, the police have a certain liabilities, which may be causes that lead to being violence and or corruption. Anyone can be a victim of police brutality. However, Justice Department statistics indicates that excessive police force is a major problem for the minority population and police officers need more training in this area (Police Use of Excessive Force, n.d.). If an individual has been a victim of excessive police force or police brutality, then she or he has the right to claim damages for their injuries. If a person can sue in federal court, the lawsuit should be for assault (Articles 147-156). If an individual is injured or a loved one was murdered, by the brutality of the police, then they can sue for negligence. Therefore, a person has the right to file a complaint and request an investigation into the activities of the police