Can you sue a cop for saying racist words?

Angelbaby7

Freedom of speech, you cannot sue someone for words or opinions.

Ancient Warrior DogueDe Bordeaux

no, free speech is not only for the minorities

Jeff

Good luck proving it in court.
If the only evidence you have is your word, and the only evidence the cop has is his word, guess who the judge is going to believe.

But if you have it on tape, you might want to send it to the local news instead.

Mongo

No. He has freedom of apeech. And, people are to sue happy these days.

Nally L

no but u can get him lose his job..
cause i had a friend and the cop told him go back where u came from..2weeks later he lost his job

slushpile reader

Nope, that whole freedom of speech thing.

That doesn't include threats though...

Lacye F

Yes you can. Just contact your lawyer and tell him or her everything that was said.

Melba Toast

No but you can report him to his superior.

peter a

yes if u have a solid evidence or witness.

Pythagoras

You'd have to prove damages. How did he hurt you?

Don H If both parents are albino

If you have a witness write a letter to the chief of Police. Write one anyway because the cop has probably had comp[laints before and they will believe you.

Inspector?

I HOPE SO !

MOST OF THEM ARE CROOKED ANYWAY.

Hollywood614

Actually if it offended you then yes because there is a limit on freedom of speech. And racism is against the law and police officers are not above the law!

Lloyd Braun

Not sure about sue, but you can report him.

ranger_co_1_75

You can sue anyone for anything. You just won't get money unless you can show a loss.

Normally in this type of situation, you will end up with attorney fees and court cost, but no award from a jury or court because you can't show a monetary loss.

The best thing to do in this case is to contact the police department and report it. Any cop using racist remarks in this day is a liability for the department and will not have credibility in court when testifying.

NEO PIRATE

You have to be able to prove it.

Amy CHEESE

Depends-whats the word?

Saul Malone

yes, just talk to a lawyer or go to the sheriff department

huntingfishingjuan

Go right ahead and if that works for you then please let me know ..................................anyone can sue anyone for anything. there is nothing stopping you from forming a law suit. The real question is "Will I win"

Derek

You can sue anybody for anything.

mule0331

No. Suing wouldn't be correct, because whats the basis of the suit? Reprting it to the Department he or she works is the better option. He has committed no crime, however ignorant it may have been.

booman17

Only teh PC police. Words are words, there is no law pertaining to diction with the exception of words that could potentially cause harm, Like yelling Fire in a crowded theatre.

smiley_face_boxers

No, you can probably file a complaint with the department. They have to babysit the scum bag, pieces of $#!+ all day and night, so I can imagine they get frustrated and let some words fly, that they probably shouldn't.

If you weren't committing a crime, he might not have called you (or your friend) what he/she did.

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