What is police brutality? Police brutality is an act of misconduct committed by a member of law enforcement through the use of an extreme amount of force to physically, mentally, or emotionally attack a member of society. Many law enforcement officers, those sworn to protect and serve, have abused their rights and authority to viciously attack and manipulate citizens, even if they were innocent. Citizens who were attacked were left with physical and emotional scars that will never go away; in some cases it has even caused death. In a report by David Packman, prepared for the Cato Institute in 2011, it was stated that 247 deaths were linked to cases of police misconduct. (Packman 2011) Many people believe that having evidence in a criminal case would be a guarantee that the convicted person will be found guilty. It's not always like this. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, 19-year-old Fong Lee was shot by Minnesota State Trooper Jason Andersen after chasing Lee outside Cityview Performing Arts Magnet School; nine shots were fired at Lee, eight of which hit (Twincities). It usually only takes one or two shots to stop a suspect, so why did Andersen fire 9? Anderson believed Lee had a gun in his right hand, but when other officers arrived, according to police reports, the gun Lee allegedly had was 3 feet from his left hand while his right hand was extended in the opposite direction (Twincities ). Many people are skeptical and believe Andersen planted the gun on Lee because the gun was near his left hand rather than his right, which is where Andersen said Lee had the gun. Part of the chase was recorded by the school's surveillance cameras; after reviewing the tapes, Richard Diercks, a video... middle of the paper... devoted to themselves. It's cops like Deputy Matthew Paul and Trooper Jason Andersen who cause problems; even if they have probable cause, less lethal force should be used. Law enforcement officers who abuse their status should be treated like any other citizen, not a special case. Works Cited Green, Sara Jean. “One year after officer confronted him, man is bedridden, wife is caretaker.” Seattle Times. May 16, 2010. Web. May 19, 2015. Hanners, David. "The Last Moments of Fong Lee." Twin Cities. April 1, 2009. Web.Web. May 19, 2015.Packman, David. “NPMSRP 2010 Police Misconduct Statistical Report -Draft-.” Cato Institute. April 5, 2011. Web. May 19, 2015. http://www.policemisconduct.net/2010-npmsrp-police-misconduct-statistical-report/“The Origin of the LAPD Motto.” Los Angeles Police Department. Network. 19 May 2015. 10 February 2014. Web.