December 9, 2015
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced on Monday that the U.S. Justice Department will investigate the Chicago Police Department.
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Update: Justice Dept. Probes Chicago Police Amid Protests
After requests from angry activists and several local officials, the U.S. Justice Department is launching an investigation into the practices of the beleaguered Chicago Police Department. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Monday the probe of the police department will focus on police use of force, racial bias and how allegations of misconduct are investigated.