general lo general are loloretta lynch. good morning, all. thank you all for being here. i am joined today by head of the department civil rights division and also united states attorney for the northern district of illinois. the department of justice is committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement throughout the united states. every american expects and deserves the protection of law enforcement that is effective, that is responsive, that is respectful and most importantly constitutional. each day thanks to the tireless dedication of the men and women who wear the badge, from coast to coast we receive just that. but when community members feel that they are not receiving that kind policing, when they feel i go authorized, let down or mistreated by public safety officials, there are profound kofrns defenses for the well, of their communities.