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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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