The U.S. Justice Department will begin an investigation into the Worcester Police Department. The investigation is based on claims of discrimination and excessive force.
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announcedinto whether the police department in Massachusetts' second-largest city routinely uses excessive force or discriminates against residents based on race or gender.
The civil investigation into the Worcester Police Department will review how the agency addresses misconduct complaints and discipline; review department policies, procedures and training; and evaluate how officers interact with the public, collect evidence, and complete investigations, the U.S. attorney's office in Boston said in a statement.
Worcester Police Headquarters had black cloth on a cruiser on June 5, 2021, in honor of officer Enmanuel Familia, who drowned when attempting a rescue. The Worcester Police Department is now being investigated by the Department of Justice into whether the department frequently uses excessive force or discriminates against residents based on gender and race.
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