Our clients have found that the Boston Police Department drags its feet when investigating civilians’ complaints of police abuse. This story in Boston Magazine confirms what we have seen is typical. Whether a civilian complains of being beaten, unlawfully arrested or just being treated rudely, the BPD will delay its investigation. Without swift investigations, police officers understand they are unlikely to be disciplined for misconduct against civilians. The police department should be concerned about violations of the law by police officers. We must all work to make this the reality.