Saturday, March 4, 2017

HNLEA & UBPOA Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Complaint




Around April 2016 the Hispanic National Law Enforcement Association (HNLEA) & the United Black Police Officers Association (UBPOA) requested that the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, conduct a thorough, impartial, and independent “Compliance Review” of the Prince George’s County’s Police Department’s handling of allegations of misconduct as it relates to minority complainants’, the disparities in discipline of minority officers as well as other serious issues.

The current administration has chosen to ignore complaints and retaliate against those who raise concerns by vilifying complainants, arranging unwanted transfers, denying promotions, and sending a clear message throughout the agency that this is what happens when concerns of racial biases and inequities are raised.  These concerns have spilled over into our community. The patterns and practices that are evident and the recent unwillingness to engage in dialog is very concerning so we have turned to the Department of Justice in order to help us regain our footing. Over the past year the police department has lost the ability to police the police and fully protect the community.


Our goal is to have an outside entity look at our agency’s policies and practices and make recommendations in order to prevent the further disharmony within the department and within the community it serves.  In addition, we welcome the opportunity to have a seat on the table of any proposed panel.

News Reports:

NBC Washington: Maryland Officers File Complaint With Justice Department Alleging Racial Discrimination in Police Department

NBC Washington: ACLU: Complaints About White, Minority Officers Handled Differently by the Prince George's County Police department

WTOP: Pr. George’s police chief seeks answers to discrimination allegations

Washington Times: 70 PG County police officers allege discrimination at work

Democratic Underground: Maryland Officers File Complaint With Justice Department Alleging Racial Discrimination in PG Police

Discrimination Complaint Against Prince George’s Co. Police Dept. Includes Anti-Obama License Plate

Afro.com: Race-based Complaints Lead to Formation of Police Panel

WAMU: Allegations Of Racial Discrimination Among Prince George’s County’s Police

ABC 7: Prince George's County Police Officers allege racial discrimination in complaint filed with DOJ

WHUR: Prince George’s County Police Address Race Issues In Department

Washington Post: Prince George’s fact-finding panel to look at police promotions, discipline

WTOP: Pr. George’s Co. police chief responds to photos of possible discrimination

Washington Post: Pr. George’s police chief addresses complaints about allegedly discriminatory workplace practices

The Sentinel: Stawinski responds to evidence in DOJ discrimination complaint

Prince George's Co. PoliceFOX 5: Chief Addresses Complaint Of Racial Discrimination Within Department

Prince George’s County Executive Supports Panel Review Of Police Department

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