Feds find ‘outrageous goverment conduct’ within Worcester PD [Video]

The mayor of Worcester on Tuesday said he’s taking “very seriously” a report by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging “outrageous government conduct” in the city’s police department, including the use of excessive force and sexual wrongdoing.The U.S. Department of Justice launched the investigation two years ago. An attorney representing the city called the report “unfair, inaccurate and biased.””I have received the report from the Department of Justice (DOJ), and I take the report’s findings very seriously,” Mayor Joseph Petty said in a statement. “While I question some of the statements made, I can only fully process the report with the investigative materials from the DOJ.”Petty said he would ask the city manager to report back with recommendations for the next steps within the next 30 days.”While I wait for the action items to be fulfilled by the administration, I want to ensure that this process shows compassion and empathy …