Summary:
In August 2000, the DOJ Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) in Cleveland, Ohio. The Division and the City of Cleveland entered into a memorandum of agreement in 2004, which was terminated in March 2005. In March 2013, the Division opened a new investigation into CDP. In December 2014, the Division identified a pattern or practice of excessive force, and raised concerns about search and seizure practices, resulting from insufficient accountability, inadequate training and equipment, flawed policies, and inadequate community engagement. In June 2015, the parties entered into a consent decree, which remains in effect.
Fast Facts
Case Status: Ongoing
City and State: Cleveland, Ohio
Year Initiated: 2000
Year Closed: 2005
Findings:
Findings Link
Year Initiated: 2013
Year Closed:
Case Documents
Settlement Agreement
| Document Title |
PDF Link |
HTML Link |
Document Type |
Document Size |
| Cleveland Police Department Settlement Agreement |
Link |
| Cleveland Police Department Consent Decree 2015 |
PDF |
Consent Decree |
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| Cleveland Police Department Findings Letter 12-4-14 |
PDF |
Findings Letter |
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| Cleveland Police Department Complaint 2015 |
PDF |
Link |
Complaint |
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| Cleveland Police Department Settlement Agreement 2004 (HOLDING CELLS) |
PDF |
Settlement Agreement |
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| Cleveland Police Department Findings Letter 2003 (HOLDING CELLS).pdf |
PDF |
Findings Letter |
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| Cleveland Police Department Findings Letter 2002 |
PDF |
Findings Letter |
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