More than a year after a fatal police shooting of a Black man outside his home in Decatur, Alabama, an independent investigation has revealed significant shortcomings in the local police department. The investigation, initiated in response to the incident, uncovered improper arrests, failure to investigate civilian complaints, and inconsistent internal oversight.
The 43-page report published, criticized the Decatur Police Department (DPD) for frequently charging citizens unnecessarily with disorderly conduct or obstruction of governmental operations. It also highlighted the department’s inadequate handling of civilian complaints, including allegations of excessive force.
