The Minneapolis Police Department has agreed to a consent decree with the Department of Justice to address systemic issues of misconduct and discrimination. This comes as federal investigations into police practices intensify, particularly following the death of George Floyd in 2020. The agreement aims to enhance accountability and reform police practices.
The consent decree follows a 2023 DOJ report that found the Minneapolis Police Department engaged in discriminatory practices and excessive use of force. This agreement is part of a broader trend of federal oversight of police departments across the U.S. in response to public outcry over police brutality.
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The United States Department of Justice, also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States, and is equivale
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