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On March 31, 1999, the Department of Justice opened an investigation into the Charleston Police Department of West Virginia after allegations that the Street Crimes Unit engaged in racial profiling and improper searches.
The DOJ recommended several changes to the police department, including updating its use-of-force policy and separating the internal affairs department to allow it to operate more independently. The DOJ subsequently issued a letter citing significant improvement within the police department. No complaint was filed, and the case was closed on November 12, 2003.
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Robin Peterson (5/25/2023)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: West Virginia
Case Type(s):
Key Dates
Closing Date: Nov. 12, 2003
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
Charleston Police Department, 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)
Constitutional Clause(s):
Unreasonable search and seizure
Available Documents:
Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
Issues
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Discrimination-basis: