U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Releases Investigation of New Orleans Police Department – Praises New Orleans Family Justice Center and Adopts Recommendations of National Family Justice Center Alliance on Handling of Domestic Violence Cases In New Orleans

On May 15, 2010, the Civil Rights Division opened an investigation of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) pursuant to the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Following its comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department on March 17, 2011, announced its findings that the NOPD has engaged in patterns of misconduct that violate the Constitution and federal law. The documents provide more information about the investigation, the Justice Department’s findings, and next steps. Click here to read more.