AG Merrick Garland Announces , Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Dept.br Attorney General Merrick Garland announced br the investigation on Wednesday, .br a day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin br was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count br of manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.br The Justice Department has opened a civil investigation to determine whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional or unlawful policing, Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General, br via 'The New York Times'.br The Justice Department will scrutinize the use of force, br instances of discrimination and unlawful treatment br of those with behavioral health issues...br ... that may be components of a pattern br at the Minneapolis Police Department.br The investigation could result in br a public report and civil suit.