Nicholas Hoar, a former Fall River police officer, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for depriving a man of his civil rights under the color of law. Hoar struck the man in the forehead with a police baton, causing an injury that required stitches. He then filed two false reports omitting any mention of the use of force. This case serves as a reminder that police officers who violate the public trust will be held accountable.