AG Rob Bonta Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Antioch Police Department
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a civil rights investigation Wednesday into the Antioch Police Department. We’ll talk about police wrongdoing in Antioch and its impact on the city’s residents.
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Show Notes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a civil rights investigation Wednesday into the Antioch Police Department after dozens of officers were caught sending and receiving racist, homophobic, and violent text messages in which they brag about using force against the city’s residents. Bonta also cited longstanding complaints about the Antioch police department, saying data shows spikes of excessive force especially against communities of color. The police department has already been under investigation for misconduct since 2022, by the FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office. We’ll talk about police wrongdoing in Antioch and its impact on the city’s residents.
Guests:
Sandhya Dirks, national correspondent covering race and identity, NPR
Nate Gartrell, Contra Costa County Courts reporter, Bay Area News Group
Shagoofa Khan, community organizer in Antioch
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