The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been investigating the Phoenix Police Department's use of force. The city of Phoenix has asked the DOJ to allow it to reform its police department without federal oversight. However, a federal takeover of the Phoenix police seems inevitable, with an announcement expected soon. A letter from four Phoenix council members criticized the DOJ for not releasing a Spanish version of their report, given the region's demographics. The Phoenix City Council also expressed disappointment over this omission. Phoenix police unions have called the DOJ report a 'smear campaign.' Meanwhile, Arizona's congressional delegation has remained mostly silent on the issue. Mayor Gallego and the organization PoderinAction have also been involved in discussions about the future of the police department. Additionally, Black leaders have been criticized for not offering specific solutions to the department's issues.
Phoenix, Arizona police unions call DOJ report a ‘smear campaign’ https://t.co/3XgKot5j5P https://t.co/5uOyxTbUsn
Opinion: Black leaders let Phoenix police engage in racist practices on their watch, without offering specific solutions. They can do better. https://t.co/PXOHnT31Cn
"Arizona's congressional delegation mostly silent on Phoenix police probe." (via @ronaldjhansen) https://t.co/hY4INxK4P8
The Phoenix City Council expressed its disappointment with the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday for not including a Spanish version of the investigation of the city and the Phoenix Police Department. https://t.co/iKrB5FRvwm
DOJ slaps #Phoenix police, but no consent decree or anything else -- yet. What's next then? Clearly, whatever Phx police have done so far to fix themselves hasn’t worked. So, what exactly is Phoenix Police, Mayor Gallego & the city willing to do now? https://t.co/rVgEAdwfuS
A letter from four Phoenix council members chastising the DOJ for not releasing their report with a Spanish version given the demographics of the region. https://t.co/4xafcI76g3
Looks like a federal takeover of Phoenix police is inevitable. We will know this morning. Here's a video with @PoderinAction explaining why they aren't holding hope real change will happen either way. https://t.co/xkdSVAtWWQ
Phoenix asks DOJ to let city reform police without any federal oversight https://t.co/J6We6ykXum
ABC15 take a look at the timeline into the Department of Justice's investigation into Phoenix police's use of force. https://t.co/pVAlxGxXCz