BREAKING: Minneapolis Police Department and city engaged in a 'pattern or practice' of excessive force and racial discrimination, Justice Department investigation launched in the wake of the murder of George Floyd finds.
, found that the police department and the city itself engage in a"pattern or practice" of excessive force and racial discrimination that violates both the United States Constitution and federal law.
The Minneapolis Police Department, the probe found, “uses excessive force, including unjustified deadly force and other types of force”; “unlawfully discriminates against Black and Native American people in its enforcement activities”; “violates the rights of people engaged in protected speech”; and discriminates against people with behavioral health issues.
Under Garland and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, the Justice Department has worked to forge collaborative relationships with the law enforcement community. Gupta, a former American Civil Liberties Union official,The report acknowledges"the considerable daily challenges" of being a police officer who"must often make split-second decisions and risk their lives to keep their communities safe.
The report says that the Justice Department anticipates working collaboratively with the city and police department, and said federal officials appreciated the cooperation and candor of the police and city officials during the investigation.
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