Steubenville Police Department (Ohio)
Summary:
In September 1996, 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: 1997
Year Closed: 2005
Case Documents
| Document Title | PDF Link | HTML Link | Document Type | Document Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville Police Department Findings Letter 1997 | Findings Letter | 160.31 KB | ||
| Steubenville Police Department Complaint 1997 | Complaint | 248.95 KB | ||
| Steubenville Police Department Consent Decree 1997 | Consent Decree | 1.63 MB |