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In March 2003, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ] initiated an investigation of the City of Alabaster, Alabama Police Department pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 14141.
On November 9, 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 policies in the following areas: use of force, vehicle pursuits, investigations, discipline, supervisory oversight, and training.
As of the date of this summary, it is not clear whether the DOJ investigation remains ongoing.
Summary Authors
Dan Dalton (1/23/2007)
Brown Cutlar, Shanetta Y. (District of Columbia)
James, Frank (Alabama)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:29 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Alabama
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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
Alabaster Police Department (Alabaster, Alabama), City
Case Details
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: Unknown
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