Crime Rises Post-Consent Decree Sources: FBI Crime Data Explorer | Police Magazine Fewer Crimes Solved Under Consent Decrees Sources: FBI Crime Data Explorer | Police Magazine Number of NOPD Sworn […]
Consent Decrees in Action
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Background: In November 2014, a consent decree was filed between the City of Albuquerque and the DOJ. Time: 10.5 years Status: Complete Cost: ~$40 million Result: In May 2025, the […]
New Orleans, Louisiana
Background: A consent decree was enacted in New Orleans in 2013. At the time, it was the most detailed consent decree to date, and more than 300 officers left the […]
Cleveland, Ohio
Background: From 2012–2014, Cleveland police had two high-profile officer-involved killings of unarmed civilians, which led to the filing of the city’s consent decree in 2015 that was intended to last […]
Seattle, Washington
Background: The Seattle consent decree began in 2012 following a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union to the then-Attorney General alleging excessive use of force. Time: 13+ years Status: […]