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Thursday it has opened a broad investigation into policing practices in Phoenix, Arizona, including whether officers have been using excessive force, violating free speech rights and mistreating homeless people.... [+]
immigration enforcement law during a demonstration against illegal immigration on July 31, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Hundreds of supporters of Arizona's immigration enforcement law SB 1070 and Tea Party supporters rallied in favor of the law at the state capitol building. Several dozen opponents of the law turned out to stage a counter protest.
It will also look at allegations the department engages in “retaliatory activity” against people for conduct protected by the First Amendment and “unlawfully seizes or disposes of the belongings of individuals experiencing homelessness.” “The investigation will include a comprehensive review of PhxPD policies, training, supervision, and force investigations, as well as PhxPD’s systems of accountability, including misconduct complaint intake, investigation, review, disposition, and discipline,” explained the DOJ.Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said in a statement she welcomes the investigation, deeming police reform a long-time priority of hers.
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