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On February 8, 2001, the Department of Justice opened an investigation into the Tulsa Police Department after a Black Tulsa police officer filed a class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory treatment against officers. The suit resulted in a consent decree in May 2003, which required officers to record and report stop-and-arrest data and report uses of force.
The DOJ investigation was purportedly focused on allegations of excessive use of force and discriminatory policing. The DOJ did not file a complaint, and the case was closed on July 21, 2008, without an agreement.
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Robin Peterson (5/25/2023)
Simran Takhar (11/19/2023)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:44 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Oklahoma
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Key Dates
Closing Date: July 21, 2008
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
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
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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
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
Issues
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Policing:
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