DOJ Intervention

Summary: In September 2014, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Ferguson Police Department (FPD) and the municipal court in Ferguson, Missouri. In March 2015, the Division identified a pattern or practice of unlawful stops and arrests, including violations of the First Amendment right to…

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

Summary: In October 2005, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Easton Police Department in Pennsylvania, focusing on use of force, including less-lethal weapons, vehicle pursuits, and canines. August 2010, the Division and EPD entered into a memorandum of agreement, which terminated in July 2015.…

Summary: In September 2009, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the East Haven Police Department (EHPD) in East Haven, Connecticut. In December 2011, the Division identified a pattern or practice of discriminatory policing against Latinos, particularly in traffic enforcement. In December 2012, the parties entered…

Summary: In May 2001, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Detroit Police Department (DPD). In March, April, and June 2002, the Division sent letters to DPD identifying areas in need of reform, including reporting and investigating uses of force; officer supervision and discipline; and…

Summary: In March 1998, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Columbus Police Department in Ohio. In October 1999, the Division filed suit against the City of Columbus, alleging a pattern or practice of excessive force; and unlawful stops, searches and arrests linked to inadequate…

Summary: In May 2001, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) in Ohio. In October 2001, the Division identified the need for improvements in use of force policies, reporting and review; accountability systems, officer discipline, data collection, and transparency; and training.…

Summary: Currently no summary available for this intervention. Fast Facts Case Status: Closed City and State: Chicago, Illinois Year Initiated: 2015 Year Closed: 2020 Case Documents Document Title PDF Link Findings Report 2017 PDF Cover Letter to Findings Report 2017 PDF Agreement in Principle 2017 PDF

Summary: In December 1997, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Buffalo Police Department in New York, focused on the use of “chemical agent propellant” sprays, such as pepper spray or tear gas. The Division and the City of Buffalo entered into a memorandum of…

Summary: In June 2005, the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice (the Division) opened an investigation into the Beacon Police Department (BPD) in New York, focusing on use of force. In December 2010, the Division and the BPD entered into a memorandum of agreement, which terminated in August 2016. Fast Facts Case…