Under Title 18,Section 242,police officers can be held criminally liable for misconduct committed while acting under color of law.

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Title 18, Section 242 of the United States Code states that police officers (and other law enforcement officials) can be held criminally liable for misconduct committed while acting under color of law. This includes any actions taken by an officer that violate an individual's constitutional rights, such as the use of excessive force, false arrest, or discriminatory practices.

Under Title 18,Section 242,police Officers Can Be Held Criminally Liable