Yes, the report shows a great deal of abuse thats centered around using police powers to enhance revenue.
However, from what I can tell there’s only a statistical correlation involving race, which is used as proof of causation.
Which is a logical fallacy. I’ve seen nothing reported on this report that demonstrates causation. Only some anecdotes about racially charged comments and jokes. Which, while bad and worthy of punishment (including dismissal) don’t come close to supporting a conclusion of pervasive and institutionalized racism.
Which means that DoJ took the easy way out and, looking for a racial problem, “found” one in a very limited analysis of the statistics.
I am sorry, but levying a fine for failure to appear, or pay a fine, is not in control of the police department. It also isn’t a radical approach to get people to show up in court.