Police Harassment Legal Guidance

Summary

If you are facing police harassment, document all incidents thoroughly, including dates, times, and witnesses. File a formal complaint with the police departments internal affairs division and consider contacting the Illinois State Police or an external oversight agency. Consulting with an attorney specializing in police misconduct can provide guidance tailored to your situation.

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Megan
Hi Megan! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? If you could provide a bit more detail about your situation, that would be great.
I have been harassed and arrested numerous times by a police department for 2 years. Recently I was at a store in another town and ran into the chief of police of the department that has been harassing me. He was in civilian clothing but he walked past me and stared the entire time. I didn’t notice him as I was leaving the store later but my boyfriend said something to a man that he noticed was staring at me. That guy followed us out of the store and said some things to my boyfriend. My boyfriend turned around and walk back towards the man and as I turn around I see it is the police chief that had stared at me earlier. He called my boyfriend some names as he walked away and basically threatened to beat him up.
Megan, this sounds like a serious situation involving potential harassment and abuse of power by the police.
- Document every incident thoroughly, including dates, times, locations, and any witnesses.
- Consider filing a formal complaint with the police department's internal affairs division.
- Seek out an attorney specializing in police misconduct for a consultation.
Where are you located? This will help in providing more specific legal advice.
Yes
Megan, it’s important to get specific legal advice tailored to your location. Where are you located? This will help in guiding you to the necessary local resources and legal support.
Edinburg illinois
Megan, you should consider taking the following steps:
- Document all incidents in detail, including dates, times, and witnesses.
- File a formal complaint with the police department's internal affairs division.
- Contact the Illinois State Police or an external oversight agency to report the harassment.
- Consult with an attorney who specializes in police misconduct.
Would you like information on how to contact an attorney in your area?