The US Justice Department has entered an agreement with the Antioch, California, police department, which will end an investigation into racist text messages sent and received by its officers.

The Antioch Police Department was under investigation by the Justice Department after racist text messages between its officers were released in 2023.

A Northern California law enforcement agency has entered a multi-year reform agreement with the Department of Justice following an investigation into a racist text message scandal. Several members of the Antioch Police Department were accused of participating in the communications,

Law enforcement authorities expanded the police presence outside Lincoln Financial Field ahead of the Eagles game Sunday against the New York Giants, seeking to reassure fans that it’s safe to attend big events in the aftermath of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans.

Following the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans, which killed 14 people and injured dozens more, police in Philadelphia have been implementing enhancements to security efforts.