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City of Phoenix officials meet with DOJ in D.C. to discuss next steps in public safety

The meeting comes months after a scathing report from the DOJ criticizing the city police department.

It comes after a scathing report from the DOJ detailed what it found to be a pattern of unconstitutional and discriminatory behavior by Phoenix PD

PHOENIX — City of Phoenix officials traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice for the first time since the DOJ's scathing report on Phoenix police.

"The purpose of this initial meeting is to begin productive discussions between the City of Phoenix and the DOJ about a path forward that works best for the members of the Phoenix community," city officials said in a press release.

RELATED: The DOJ says Phoenix police engaged in unconstitutional and discriminatory behavior. City leaders just approved new police reforms.

City Manager Jeff Barton, Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan and staff from the City Law Department are in attendance.

On Tuesday, the city council voted 9-0 to approve a list of proposals intended to enhance accountability and transparency after the DOJ accused Phoenix police of engaging in a pattern of conduct that violated the constitutional rights of residents.

Since the report, the city has pushed back on accepting a consent decree or federal oversight regarding the Phoenix Police Department.

Authorities did not release further details about what would be discussed in the meeting.

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