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In 2003 and 2004, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ] conducted an investigation of the City of Bakersfield Police Department pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 14141.
On April 12, 2004 the DOJ issued a technical assistance letter to the department. In the letter, the DOJ made specific recommendations regarding changes to the department's written policies in the following areas: use of force and use of force reporting, firearms and impact weapons, citizen complaint procedure, monitoring officer conduct and the disciplinary process.
As of the date of this summary, it is not clear whether the DOJ investigation remains ongoing.
Summary Authors
Dan Dalton (1/22/2007)
Brown Cutlar, Shanetta Y. (District of Columbia)
Scott, McGregor W. (California)
Gennaro, Virginia (California)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:36 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: California
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Key Dates
Case Ongoing: No reason to think so
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States 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
Bakersfield Police Department (Bakersfield, California), City
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: Unknown
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