The Ferguson Report

The Ferguson Report is an official investigation into practices by the Ferguson Police Department in Missouri, conducted after the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown. It found that the department often used excessive force, had a biased and aggressive approach toward residents, especially minorities, and relied heavily on revenue from fines and fees to fund its operations. The report highlighted systemic issues such as racial profiling and a lack of community trust. Its findings aimed to promote reforms to create fairer policing, improve community relations, and address the underlying problems within the department.