DOJ Says Chicago Police Systematically Violated Civil Rights

On January 13, 2017, the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) released investigation findings indicating that the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has systematically violated civil rights. After a 13-month investigation, the DOJ said it found reasonable cause to believe that CPD engages in a pattern or practice of using force — including deadly force — in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. These violations included using excessive force against juveniles; shooting at fleeing suspects who presented no immediate threat; using less-lethal force, including tasers, against people who pose no threat; shooting at vehicles without justification; and using force to . . .