Summary: In December 2004, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Warren Police Department (WPD) in Ohio focusing on use of force and strip-search practices. In January 2012, the parties entered into a court-enforced consent decree which remains in effect. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Warren, Ohio Year Initiated: 2004 Year Closed: 2019 Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Letter 2006 PDF Settlement Agreement 2012 PDF
Summary: In August 2007, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Yonkers Police Department (YPD) in New York. In June 2009, the Division addressed the need for reform of YPD’s use of force policies, reporting uses of force, investigations of uses of force, handling of civilian complaints, officer supervision and discipline, creation of an early warning system, improved training, and expanded community engagement. In November 2016, the United States and the City of Yonkers entered into a memorandum of agreement, which remains in effect. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Yonkers, New York Year Initiated: 2007 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Letter 2009 PDF Settlement Agreement 2016 PDF
Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Colorado City, Arizona Year Initiated: 2012 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Complaint 2012 PDF Order Granting Partial Summary Judgment 2015 PDF Order on Municipal Liability 2016 PDF Jury Verdict 2016 PDF Order Approving Settlement Agreement 2016 PDF
Summary: In January 2003, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Villa Rica Police Department (VRPD) in Villa Rica, Georgia focusing on discriminatory policing and unlawful traffic stops and searches. On December 23, 2003, the parties entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) including appointment of an independent monitor. The MOA was terminated in December 2006. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Villa Rica, Georgia Year Initiated: 2003 Year Closed: 2006 Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Memorandum of Agreement 2003 PDF
Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Ville Platte, Louisiana Year Initiated: 2015 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Findings Report 2016 PDF Ville Platte Police Department Settlement Agreement 2018 PDF Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Settlement Agreement 2018 PDF Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Compliance Report 2022 PDF EPSO Compliance Report Cover Letter 2022 PDF Ville Platte Police Department Compliance Report 2022 PDF VPPD Compliance Report Cover Letter 2022 PDF
Summary: In September 1996, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Steubenville Police Department (SPD) in Ohio. In June 1997, the Division identified a pattern or practice of excessive force; unlawful stops, searches and arrests; and witness and evidence tampering linked to inadequate policies and training, insufficient supervision, and inadequate systems of accountability. In September 1997, the parties entered into a court-enforced consent decree, which terminated in March 2005. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Steubenville, Ohio Year Initiated: 1996 Year Closed: 2005 Case Documents Document Title Link Consent Decree 1997 Link
Summary: In September 2009, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) in New York, focused on patterns of biased-based policing against Latinos and person with limited or no English proficiency. In January 2014, the parties entered into a memorandum of agreement, which remains in effect. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Smithtown, New York Year Initiated: 2009 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Letter 2011 PDF Settlement Agreement 2014 PDF
Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Torrance, California Year Initiated: 1995 Year Closed: 1998 Case Documents There are currently no case documents available.
Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Schenectady, New York Year Initiated: 2002 Year Closed: 2013 Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Letter 2003 PDF
Summary: In March 2011, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Seattle Police Department (SPD) in Washington. In December 2011, the Division identified a pattern or practice of excessive force and raised concerns about racially discriminatory policing. In September 2012, the parties entered into a court-enforced consent decree, which remains in effect. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Seattle, Washington Year Initiated: 2011 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Findings Letter 2011 PDF Settlement Agreement 2012 PDF