As per the U.S police misconduct law, police brutality is a violation of civil rights. It is illegal for police officers to use unwarranted excessive force on an individual. It extends to military and federal prison facilities. On some justifiable occasions, police can use deadly force. They are allowed to use extra force that can cause deaths and extreme bodily harms after the less brutal attempts have failed. According to the provocation rule, an officer who recklessly or intentionally provokes violence should be liable for the damages caused. Police officers are allowed to carry and use taser guns to keep a distance from the suspect. Discharging the taser when the suspect is not violent is unlawful.