How many pattern or practice investigations have resulted in settlements or cases?
As of January 31, 2003 , we have negotiated settlements of ten pattern or practice cases or investigations: four have been resolved through consent decrees (court orders), and six have been resolved through out-of-court settlements that are court enforceable. (Copies are available on www.usdoj.gov/crt/split) Several of these settlements provide models of the kind of practices that law enforcement agencies can adopt to guard against a pattern or practice of misconduct. We have engaged in active litigation in only one case, which recently resulted in a settlement. The settlements cover the following agencies: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, PA (consent decree, 1997); Steubenville Police Department, OH (consent decree, 1997); New Jersey State Police (consent decree, 1999); Los Angeles Police Department, CA (consent decree, 2001); District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (settlement agreement, 2001); Highland Park Police Department, IL (settlement agreement, 2001). Cincinnati Polic
