Summary: In March 2004, the DOJ Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD). In October 2005, the Division issued a letter identifying needed reforms to VIPD’s general policies and training; use of force policies, including those governing specific types of force; use of force reporting systems; use of force investigation and review; vehicle pursuits; conditions in police lock-ups and holding cells; internal complaint systems; officer disciplinary systems; and internal supervision systems, including the creation of an early intervention system. In March 2009, the parties entered into a consent decree, which remains in effect. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Fredricksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Year Initiated: 2004 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Letter (2005) PDF Complaint (2008) PDF Consent Decree (2009) PDF Order (2010) PDF
Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Trenton, New Jersey Year Initiated: 2023 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents There are currently no case documents available.
Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Memphis, Tennessee Year Initiated: 2023 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents There are currently no case documents available.
Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Lexington, Mississippi Year Initiated: 2023 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document PDF Link Fines and Fees Letter 2024 Link
Summary: In July 1996, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). In May 2000, the Division identified a pattern or practice of excessive force and unlawful stops, searches and arrests linked to inadequate training, supervision, and accountability systems. In November 2001, the parties entered into a court-enforced consent decree. The consent decree terminated in July 2009, although a transition agreement between the Division and the City of Los Angeles remained in effect until May 2013. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Los Angeles, California Year Initiated: 2000 Year Closed: 2013 Case Documents Document PDF/HTML Link Findings Letter 2000 Link Consent Decree 2001 PDF