Seeking Legal Help for Harassment by Police
On October 6th, I celebrated my 40th year as an attorney in Oklahoma, and I’ve done a lot of different things in that time. In my 40 years, about half of the time was spent in law enforcement as an assistant district attorney or an assistant deputy attorney general, various parts of the state, and also the state of New Mexico. The other half has been spent mostly in civil litigation, some of it working for insurance companies as an insurance defense lawyer, some of it not.
One of the things that I learned a lot about in law enforcement is about civil rights, and I used to teach at the police academy and some of the classes for what’s called CLEET, Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, which is mandatory for officers in the state of Oklahoma to be certified. One thing I have noticed in recent years, I’ve been out of law enforcement or DA prosecution for the last, I hope, five years or so, but one thing I’ve noticed is we’ve got more and more and more 1983, which is the code, 42 U.S.C., 1983 complaints coming forward. Many of them involve people that have a record. Many of them involve people that have mental health issues. But one of the things we’re seeing over and over and over is that officers are not sufficiently trained to handle de-escalation.
Protecting Your Civil Rights
If you know of a situation where you believe a loved one’s civil rights have been violated, whether they’re in jail, prison, a police officer stops them on the side of the road and they are harassed or in any way abused or berated, give us a call. That’s not right and needs to stop. There’s many good people in law enforcement. Most, the vast majority of people in law enforcement are dedicated, hardworking people. But every so often in any profession, and I don’t care what that profession is, there’s gonna be a few bad eggs.
So give us a call. Mike Ashworth, TulsaPersonalInjuryLawyer.pro, 918-924-5528.
Take Action and Seek Justice
If you or someone you know has experienced harassment or abuse by law enforcement in Oklahoma, it’s important to take action and seek justice. We understand the impact these situations can have on individuals and their loved ones, and we are here to help. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to fighting for your civil rights and holding law enforcement accountable for their actions.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you believe your civil rights have been violated. We offer a initial consultation to discuss your case and provide guidance on the best course of action. Your voice deserves to be heard, and we are committed to fighting for justice on your behalf.
Contact Mike Ashworth at TulsaPersonalInjuryLawyer.pro today at 918-924-5528 to schedule your initial consultation. Together, we can work towards a fair and just resolution.
