Is this a civil or criminal investigation?

This is a civil investigation. They are not looking to criminally investigate individual officers. If they come across criminal activity, they will turn it over to the DOJ Criminal Division.

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1. What specifically will the Department of Justice (DOJ) be looking into?
2. Who will be doing the investigation?
3. Is this a civil or criminal investigation?
4. Who will they be interviewing?
5. How long will the investigation last?
6. Will this investigation have any effect on the services LMPD provides to the community?
7. What does pattern or practice specifically mean?