The city of Antioch has entered a five-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to implement comprehensive police oversight amid ongoing investigations into department misconduct.
This agreement mandates the hiring of a consultant and the formation of a police oversight commission to scrutinize use of force incidents and hiring practices within the police department.
The Antioch police department's controversies stem from a 2022 federal probe highlighting severe misconduct, including racism and corruption among officers, leading to multiple indictments.
Specific focus under the new oversight will include monitoring K9 bites, which have been central to ongoing investigations into alleged civil rights violations by department officers.
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