Read the Full Justice Department Report on Chicago's Police Department

“The resulting deficit in trust and accountability is not just bad for residents – it’s also bad for dedicated police officers trying to do their jobs safely and effectively."

The U.S. Justice Department on Friday announced that it found the Chicago Police Department violated constitutional rights by engaging in a "pattern or practice of use of excessive force."

“The resulting deficit in trust and accountability is not just bad for residents – it’s also bad for dedicated police officers trying to do their jobs safely and effectively," Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch said in Chicago.

The department's 13-month investigation cited improper training as the main cause of the violations. It also noted a lack of community policing and insufficient support for officer safety. 

Read the report here.

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