The Department of Justice also examined MPD's policies, practices, and procedures related to use of force.Ģ. The Department of Justice conducted the investigation requested by the City, and analyzed every reported use of force and citizen complaint alleging excessive use of force during the period from 1994 to through early 1999. Because of the unusual genesis of the investigation - at the request of the agency to be investigated - the Department of Justice agreed that, parallel with its pattern or practice investigation, it would provide MPD with technical assistance to correct identified deficiencies during the course of the investigation. This unprecedented request indicated the City and the Chief's commitment to minimizing the risk of excessive use of force in the Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and to promoting police integrity.

Ramsey requested the Department of Justice to review all aspects of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department's use of force. In January 1999, District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. The Washington Metropolitan Police Department,ġ. Implementation, Termination, and Enforcement MONITORING, REPORTING, AND IMPLEMENTATIONĭ. Evaluating and Resolving MPD Misconduct Allegations Coordination and Cooperation Between MPD and OCCRĮ. RECEIPT, INVESTIGATION, AND REVIEW OF MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONSĪ. Investigating Uses of Force and Misconduct AllegationsĢ. Use of Force Reporting Policy and Use of Force Incident Reportī. INCIDENT DOCUMENTATION, INVESTIGATION, AND REVIEWĪ. The District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department,

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