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Assistant Attorney General News
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December 9, 2024
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Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Worcester Police Department and City of Worcester, Massachusetts |
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On behalf of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, I write to share that the Justice Department announced today the findings from its pattern or practice investigation into conduct by the City of Worcester, Massachusetts, and the Worcester Police Department (WPD).
“Our comprehensive investigation revealed that the Worcester Police Department uses excessive force and has allowed undercover police officers to engage in sexual contact with women suspected of being involved in the commercial sex trade,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “This is the first time the department has issued a pattern or practice finding involving sexual misconduct by officers. We look forward to working with city officials to institute reforms that build on their own preliminary efforts but that will fully bring an end to these unlawful and unconstitutional practices. The Justice Department is committed to standing firm against sexual misconduct in all its forms.”
Read the full release below.
Kind Regards,
-Kevin
Kevin A. Jenkins
Public Engagement and Outreach Advisor, Civil Rights Division
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About Us
The Civil Rights Division (CRT) is led by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. Created in 1957, the division upholds the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, military status and national origin.
To file a civil rights complaint, please use our Civil Rights Reporting Portal.
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