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What are the immediate consequences of the DOJ report on the Phoenix Police Department, and what impact could a potential consent decree have on the city?

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to withdraw a report criticizing the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) for civil rights violations. The report alleges a pattern of unconstitutional conduct, including excessive force and discrimination. Petersen argues this could lead to a costly consent decree, hindering the PPD's ability to fight crime.