AG Merrick Garland made the announcement on Thursday.
August 5, 2021, 6:32 PM
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleThe Justice Department is opening an investigation into the policing practices of the Phoenix Police Department and the city of Phoenix, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday afternoon.
The investigation will examine whether the Phoenix Police Department uses excessive force, whether it engages in discriminatory policing practices, whether the department violated the First Amendment by retaliating against protesters and whether the department discriminates against people with disabilities.
This is the third so-called 'pattern-or-practice' investigation announced by Garland since his confirmation.
"Each time I have noted that these investigations are aimed to promote transparency and accountability," Garland said. "This increases public trust, which in turn increases public safety."
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