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In January 2000, the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ] and the Montgomery County Department of Police [MCPD] entered into a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §14141. The agreement resolved a complaint filed by the Montgomery County chapter of the NAACP alleging that the MCPD engaged in the unconstitutional practice of racial profiling. The agreement set forth changes to be implemented by the MCPD which included:
• a prohibition against racial profiling in traffic stops
• documentation of various information (including race) for all traffic stops
• implementation of a new computer system to track all complaints and investigations
• publication of semi-annual reports that provided statistical and summary information on traffic stops and complaint investigations
• retention of a police practices consultant to oversee compliance with the MOA.
The MOA was to remain in effect for five years.
Summary Authors
Dan Dalton (1/17/2007)
Battaglia, Lynne A. (Maryland)
Brewington, Pamela (District of Columbia)
Friedlander, Mary (District of Columbia)
Lee, Bill Lann (District of Columbia)
Posner, Mark A. (District of Columbia)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:33 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Maryland
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Key Dates
Closing Date: 2005
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: Unknown
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Montgomery County Department of Police (Montgomery), County
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 14141)
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
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Order Duration: 2000 - 2005
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