Local groups call on Justice Department to investigate APD's use of excessive force

A group of local organizations has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Austin Police Department's alleged pattern of violating residents' constitutional rights.on Feb. 22, the groups point to police officers' use of excessive force and the"less lethal" ammunition used during the 2020 racial justice protests.

It was signed by the Austin Area Urban League, Austin Community Law Center, Austin Justice Coalition, Austin NAACP, Equity Action and American Civil Liberties Union of Texas., Mayor Kirk Watson, Travis County District Attorney José Garza, and U.S. Reps. Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett made a similar call to investigate the police department's actions during the 2020 protests.

“This call for an investigation is not to put shame upon individuals who wear that badge with dignity and honor,” she said. “This is about a system of patterns and practices over decades and decades that have hurt vulnerable populations.”found that APD higher-ups knew the beanbag rounds used during the 2020 protests were dangerous. The so-called"less lethal" ammunition contains lead pellets and is fired from a 12-gauge shotgun.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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