Police officers do not normally use their wide powers of discretion and their authority to perform acts of misconduct.

While the vast majority of police officers do not engage in misconduct, there have been cases where officers have abused their power and discretion. These incidents can range from relatively minor acts of unprofessionalism to serious violations of civil rights and criminal behavior. As such, it is important for law enforcement agencies to train officers on ethical conduct and hold them accountable for any misconduct that occurs.