WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) issued the following statement today after the Department of Justice closed it’s investigation into the Phoenix Police Department:
“The majority of Phoenix Police Officers perform their difficult, dangerous work with honor and integrity.
The City of Phoenix has acted in good faith to adopt substantial reforms–including those recommended by the Department of Justice–and demonstrated a strong commitment to improving safety and trust in the community. I urged the DOJ to take these reforms into account as they moved forward with their investigation.
I trust that necessary and important work will continue at the City, under Mayor Gallego’s leadership.”
In September of 2024, Stanton wrote to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, requesting the DOJ give full and fair consideration to the implemented reforms. Stanton’s letter is HERE.