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Hoyer Statement on Department of Justice Report on the Baltimore City Police Department

August 10, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the  Department of Justice (DOJ) report issued today on its "pattern or practice" investigation of the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD):

"The findings of the Justice Department's report investigating the Baltimore City Police Department are deeply troubling and serve as a reminder of the work we must do to restore trust between the people of Baltimore and local law enforcement. It is clear that BPD violated both the trust and constitutional rights of our citizens, and they must work to restore the public's confidence. I thank the Justice Department for this thorough review, as well as Commissioner Kevin Davis for cooperating with the review and implementing reforms prior to the release of the report. I will continue to work with Rep. Cummings and Members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation to monitor the situation as BPD works to restore trust and to ensure that they have the resources to protect and serve their community."