Phoenix police under scrutiny -- 5 Phoenix police issues the DOJ will investigate

The allegations the department outlined track with the claims of people who interact with police: activists, protesters, victims and their families. 


The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has opened a far-reaching investigation into claims of abuse, excessive force and discrimination by Phoenix police.

Inquiries like this typically involve years of investigation and any outcome is far from clear. But the allegations outlined in the department’s announcement track closely with the claims of activists, protesters, victims and their families, the stories of people who interact with police, and the findings of investigative reporting in The Arizona Republic and elsewhere.

Here are the five key elements the Justice Department outlined, and context on what may have drawn federal attention on each issue.

The Justice Department announcement said it would investigate "all types of use of force by PhxPD officers, including deadly force," and "whether PhxPD engages in discriminatory policing."

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