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The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened this investigation into the Adelanto Police Department (APD) on June 16, 1995. Although the DOJ did not state a formal reason for the investigation, two officers with the APD were later prosecuted by state officials for police brutality incidents that occurred in 1994. The DOJ itself closed this investigation into the APD on September 14, 1998, without ever filing a complaint that alleged a pattern or practice of constitutional violations.
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Hank Minor (12/20/2022)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:41 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: California
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Key Dates
Closing Date: Sept. 14, 1998
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
U.S. Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Adelanto Police Department (Adelanto, San Bernardino), City
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 14141)
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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