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MO HCR41
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Curtis
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AI Summary
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Missouri General Assembly formally agrees with the U.S. Department of Justice findings and recommendations from its March 4, 2015 investigation of the Ferguson Police Department
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DOJ investigation, opened September 4, 2014, found Ferguson law enforcement focused on generating revenue rather than public safety, with practices that violate the law and undermine community trust, particularly among African Americans
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General Assembly commits to assisting law enforcement agencies and local governments in implementing DOJ recommendations and rectifying identified issues
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Resolution directs the Chief Clerk to send inscribed copies to the Mayor of Ferguson, Ferguson City Council, and Ferguson Police Department
Legislative Description
Specifies that the General Assembly agrees with the United States Department of Justice report findings as a result of an investigation conducted following the death of Michael Brown
Last Action
Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)
5/15/2015