DOJ Moves Forward with Civil Rights Probe into Ferguson, Missouri

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Β FERGUSON, MO —Β The feds are moving forward with a civil rights probe into the death of Michael Brown. Β The police department in Ferguson, Missouri has been under fire since a white officer shot the unarmed black teen last month.

Attorney General Eric Holder says the Justice Department will look into the police department’s daily operations. Β That includes use of deadly force, stops, searches and arrests.

“It’s a long-term strategy, founded on community policing that will provide a really detailed road map to build trust, to bolster public safety, to ensure accountability,” said Holder.

A grand jury is looking into whether the officer who killed Brown should face charges.