Indiana University Law Professor Raising Concern Over Police Treatment With Lawsuit

A long-time Indiana University law professor and his wife are suing the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and one its officers over a 2016 traffic stop. Kevin Brown says the officer involved violated several of the couple’s constitutional rights.

The traffic stop occurred just outside of downtown Indianapolis as Brown and his wife were traveling home to Bloomington from Ohio.

Court documents indicate Officer Emily Perkins pulled them over for several alleged traffic violations around 9 p.m. But Brown, who was driving, continued driving until he found what he thought to be a safe exit, where he could pull over. Brown says Perkins approached the vehicle agitated, yelling at the couple, and with what Brown says appeared to be a drawn weapon.

Brown says he attempted to explain why he didn't stop immediately, but says Perkins put him and his wife in handcuffs. An IMPD Sergeant eventually arrived on the scene, who Brown says apologized to the couple and had them taken out of the handcuffs. But Brown was eventually put back in handcuffs and informed he was being taken into custody.

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