There is a word for it. Misfeasance — The wrongful exercise of authority.
I think it is malfeasance.
Anyway, the cops didn’t help their cause by refusing to help him after he had a heart attack on the sidewalk.
Malfeasance is more intentional. Misfeasance is more unintentional, but a poor judgement of authority.
Obama: Malfeasance or Misfeasance or Nonfeasance? I say over the 6 years he’s committed all three.