PHOENIX – The Department of Justice says it’s closing its multi-year investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.

What they’re saying:

The DOJ says it is also “retracting the Biden administration’s findings of constitutional violations” into the department.

“The decrees would’ve micromanaged local policing, from hiring to training, under unelected monitors, costing millions and stripping power from communities,” the DOJ said in a statement. “This Justice Department remains committed to prosecuting real misconduct, not politicizing policing.”

The backstory:

The DOJ had previously accused the police department of excessive violence, racial discrimination, and violating residents’ rights.

Phoenix PD previously contested the claims., saying they have taken measure to heighten public safety and strengthen the community’s trust in their work.

Dig deeper:

The DOJ says it is also dismissing lawsuits against police departments in Kentucky and Minnesota. Investigations 

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