DOJ Intervention

Summary: In May 2012, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Missoula County Attorney’s Office (MCAO), Missoula Police Department (MPD), and University of Montana Office of Public Safety (UM-OPS) in Missoula, Montana, focused on gender bias in the handling of sexual assault complaints. In May…

Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Minneapolis, Minnesota Year Initiated: 2021 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Agreement in Principle 2023 PDF Findings Report 2023 PDF

Summary: In February 1999, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC) in Washington, D.C. In June 2001, the Division identified a pattern or practice of excessive force linked to inadequate use of force policies and training; deficient supervision of officers; and…

Summary: In December 2011, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Meridian Police Department as part of a broader investigation into the administration of juvenile justice in Meridian, Mississippi. In August 2012, the Division identified a pattern or practice of arresting children in schools without…

Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Ongoing City and State: Louisville, Kentucky Year Initiated: 2021 Year Closed: Ongoing Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Findings Report 2023 PDF Agreement in Principle 2023

Summary: In August 2011, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) in California. In June 2013, the Division identified a pattern or practice of harassment and profiling of black and Latino residents of Palmdale and Lancaster, California. In May…

Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Lorraine, Ohio Year Initiated: 2008 Year Closed: 2012 Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Report 2012 PDF Closing Letter 2012 PDF

Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Inglewood, California Year Initiated: 2009 Year Closed: 2015 Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Letter 2009 PDF

Summary: In May 2000, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Highland Park Police Department in Illinois focusing on discrimination based on race and national origin. In the fall of 2000, the parties entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) incorporating the terms of a…

Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Pensacola, Florida Year Initiated: 2009 Year Closed: 2012 Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Technical Assistance Letter 2012 PDF