The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers.
Federal officials said the settlement will end a long investigation into dozens of discriminatory text messages circulating among Antioch police officers between September 2019 and January 2022.
New training requirements
APD will hire an expert law enforcement consultant jointly selected by both sides to review and update police policies, procedures and training on a variety of topics, including non-discriminatory policing, use of force, hiring and promotions, investigations of misconduct, discipline, community policing, language access, and other topics.
The Department of Justice said in a statement, “The agreement contemplates a role for the Antioch Police Oversight Commission and sets forth a framework for data collection and reporting for a five-year period of departmental monitoring, among other provisions.”