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On April 11, 1997, the Department of Justice opened an investigation of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OSCO) in Florida after receiving allegations of discriminatory policing and unlawful stops, searches, and seizures, stemming from the Criminal Patrol Unit, a drug interception unit which operated on the turnpike.
During the investigation, state legislators passed a statute requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt anti-discrimination policies and procedures for handling civilian complaints. After the statute was passed, OSCO enacted an anti-discrimination policy and disbanded its Criminal Patrol Unit.
The DOJ did not file a complaint, and the case was closed on May 11, 2001.
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Robin Peterson (5/24/2023)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Florida
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Key Dates
Closing Date: May 11, 2001
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
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
Orange County (Orange), County
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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)
Constitutional Clause(s):
Unreasonable search and seizure
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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Source of Relief:
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