"This consent decree agreement ... people during traffic and pedestrian stops, violated the rights of people who had been lawfully critical of police, did not adequately investigate sexual assault ...

The consent decree followed a lengthy DOJ report in 2016 outlining widespread abuse, excessive force, unlawful stops and discriminatory practices by Baltimore's Police Department. The Justice ...

Traffic stops may soon be added ... The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, the union representing rank-and-file CPD officers, is no different. During a consent decree status hearing earlier ...

A consent decree ... on whether a police department has exhibited “pattern or practice” of misconduct, such as using excessive force or discriminatory stops or arrests.