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The Police Duty to Intervene: Ethics, Law, and Accountability

The Police Duty to Intervene: Ethics, Law, and Accountability

The Responsibilities of Law Enforcement Officers to Prevent Misconduct Introduction Modern policing is defined not only by the authority officers wield but also by the ethical and legal obligations they carry. Among these responsibilities is the “duty to intervene,” a principle that requires law enforcement officers to act when witnessing misconduct or excessive force by fellow officers. This duty is…