ICYMI: Today the Department of Justice announced it will begin an investigation of the Phoenix Police Department.
It’s a confirmation what local community members have been calling for and it’s about time.
It’s a confirmation what local community members have been calling for and it’s about time.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia, Mijente founding member, shared in his statement:
“[The investigation] is a clear message that this department is unfit to serve our community and further violates the violence & distrust that our community has been experiencing.” @PhxDistrict8
“[The investigation] is a clear message that this department is unfit to serve our community and further violates the violence & distrust that our community has been experiencing.” @PhxDistrict8
The @PhxDistrict8 office has been pushing against violations of civil rights by the Phoenix Police Department from day one — including urging for an independent investigation despite the push back. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
It’s no coincidence that the DOJ decided to step in.
It’s no coincidence that the DOJ decided to step in.
We stand with them and will continue to support their work, alongside our gente.
Police departments cannot continue to be used to solve social ills — their overfunding comes at the expense of investments in our community.
Police departments cannot continue to be used to solve social ills — their overfunding comes at the expense of investments in our community.
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