---
url: 'https://tn.giglio-bradylist.com/government-agent-offenses/duty/abuse-authority'
title: 'Abuse of Authority'
author:
  name: Anonymous
updated: '2025-09-12T20:34:00+00:00'
type: government_agent_offenses
summary: 'The Abuse of Authority Tennessee Brady List is the definitive public-facing database of information about: police misconduct, State P.O.S.T. decertification, public complaints, use-of-force reports, citizen reports and more... Misuse of power in carrying out official responsibilities.e.g. Excessive use of force; unlawful detention; coercion; planting evidence.'
tags:
  - 'On Duty'
published: true
---
## [Abuse of Authority

 ](/government-agent-offenses/duty/abuse-authority)

Misuse of power in carrying out official responsibilities.

e.g. Excessive use of force; unlawful detention; coercion; planting evidence.