DOJ Opens Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Department

“Yesterday’s verdict in the state criminal trial does not address potentially systemic policing issues in Minneapolis,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Attorney General Merick Garland announced a sweeping civil investigation into the practices of the Minneapolis Police Department just one day after the conviction of Derek Chauvin.

“The investigation I am announcing today will assess whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a pattern or practice of using excessive force including during protests. The investigation will also assess whether the MPD engages in discriminatory conduct and whether its treatment of those with behavioral developmental disabilities is unlawful,” Garland said.

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