
What happens if you are injured by a police officer in Connecticut?
By virtue of their positions, police officers are granted the authority to use a reasonable degree of force when necessary for the safety and well-being of all parties involved including the person being detained, the officer, and even bystanders. However, the authority to use force is limited. When officers abuse this authority and use more force than required to gain control of the situation, injuries and even death can follow. As such, with their authority comes tremendous responsibility, prudence, and discretion.