In the 126-page report, the DOJ said Phoenix PD discriminates against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detains homeless people and uses excessive force, including unjustified deadly force.
The Arizona Police Association and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell held a news conference on July 2 to respond to the Department of Justice's report on the Phoenix Police Department.In the 126-page report released last month, the DOJ said Phoenix PD discriminates against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detains homeless people and uses excessive force, including unjustified deadly force.
"It is highly irresponsible and offensive for the Department of Justice to make allegations that have zero insight about the incidents they are reporting on," APA President Justin Harris said on July 2.
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