The U.S. Department of Justice found on Thursday that the Phoenix Police Department uses excessive force, violates constitutional rights, particularly those of homeless people, and discriminates against Black, Hispanic and Native American people.
The results came after a lengthy investigation, which found a "pattern" of violations by the police department, saying they frequently stop, detain and arrest homeless people without reasonable suspicion that they've committed any crime. The city and its police department also seize and destroy the property of homeless people without providing adequate notice of fair opportunity to collect their belongings, the DOJ said.
