DOJ Intervention

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: Ongoing City and State: Springfield, Massachusetts Year Initiated: 2018 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Investigation Report 2020 PDF Cover Letter 2020 PDF Complaint 2022 PDF Consent Decree 2022 PDF Request for Compliance Evaluator Qualifications 2022 PDF Parties’ Joint Notice…

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…

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 July 2008, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD). In September 2011, the Division identified a pattern or practice of excessive force, violations of the First Amendment right to observe and record police activity and unlawful searches and…

Summary: In July 1999, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) in Maryland, focusing on its canine unit. In October 2000, the Division opened a second investigation into broader issues of use of force by PGPD. In January 2004,…