If its a police officer, you can sue for intentional torts because it was committed by a "investigative or law enforcement officer". Intentional torts against

If its a police officer, you can sue for intentional torts because it was committed by a "investigative or law enforcement officer". Intentional torts against "investigative or law enforcement officers" are specifically permitted by the FTCA. The loophole is when a federal employee is specifically not a law enforcement officer.