WSJ: Justice Department Considers Probe Into Minneapolis Police Force

WSJ: Justice Department Considers Probe Into Minneapolis Police Force

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The DOJ is investigating the Minneapolis Police Department for unconstitutional behavior, focusing on George Floyd's death and potential hate crime charges. The investigation aims to uncover a history of discrimination and misconduct within the department, which has faced allegations of brutality for years. The DOJ's thorough process involves extensive research and aims to implement reforms.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the DOJ to investigate the Minneapolis Police Department?

A rise in crime rates

George Floyd's death

A new federal law

A request from the mayor

2.

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What is the Wall Street Journal's report focusing on regarding the police investigation?

The financial status of the police department

The training programs for officers

The history of discrimination and misconduct

The recruitment process of new officers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What are some of the issues being investigated in the Minneapolis Police Department?

Officer training methods

Community outreach programs

Excessive force and illegal stops

Budget mismanagement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How long can government lawyers spend on investigations like the one in Minneapolis?

A few weeks

Several years

Several months

A decade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the DOJ's investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department?

To replace the police chief

To suggest and implement changes

To increase police funding

To close the police department