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On June 30, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had opened an investigation into the New York City Police Department’s Special Victims Division. The investigation was led by the Justice Department’s Special Litigation Section in conjunction with the Civil Rights Divisions of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. The DOJ stated that they would investigate claims of discrimination under
The DOJ announced that their investigation would inquire into whether the Special Victims Division (SVD) engaged in a pattern of gender-based policing. The Department of Justice received information indicating that the SVD had decades-long deficiencies in their handling of sexual assault cases, including refusing to engage in basic investigative steps and instead shaming and abusing victims. The DOJ stated that they would be looking into the policies, practices, and training of the SVD.
This investigation is ongoing.
Summary Authors
Claire Butler (12/30/2022)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:36 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: New York
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Case Ongoing: Yes
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Plaintiff Description:
The Department of Justice opened this investigation into gender-biased policing by the New York City Police Department's Special Victims Department.
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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
New York City Police Department (New York), City
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Causes of Action:
Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 14141)
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Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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Incident/accident reporting & investigations
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