The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible civil rights violations by the police department in New Jersey's capital city
The U.S. Justice Department opened an investigation Tuesday into possible civil rights violations by the police department in New Jersey's capital city. The investigation in Trenton will focus on allegations that officers have used excessive force, stopped motorists and pedestrians without justification, and illegally searched homes and cars.
' But he added, “If any members of law enforcement violate the public trust or act in contravention of our state and federal laws, they should and must be held accountable.' The union representing police in Trenton, a city of about 90,000 people, responded to the probe by citing persistent staffing shortages since 2011, when budget cuts forced the city to lay off 105 officers, or nearly a third of the force.
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