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Bureau Brief: Department of Justice Pattern or Practice Investigations
On November 15, 2022, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and the Office of U.S. Attorney for …Read More "Bureau Brief: Department of Justice Pattern or Practice Investigations"
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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau serves the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making. For thirty years, The Research Bureau has worked to protect the public interest in Greater Worcester by identifying issues, investigating impacts, and educating the public and government officials of opportunities and best practices.
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As protests sweep US, Worcester council to discuss police body cameras, equity audit
As body camera footage of the brutal attack of Tyre Nichols by five police officers in Memphis sparks protests across the country, the Worcester City Council will discuss policing closer to home...
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DOJ Probe Of Worcester Police May Take Many Years: Past Cases
WORCESTER, MA — The U.S. Department of Justice in November launched a "pattern-or-practice" investigation into the Worcester police department, digging to find possible evidence of unconstitutional policing.
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How long until the DOJ investigation into Worcester PD is closed? Average case takes 2 years to show findings
The Worcester Police Department is among only 74 law enforcement agencies out of over 18,000 in the nation to be investigated by the Department of Justice for pattern or practice,...
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