Describe to what extent the Newark Police Department has complied with the agreement, and if these sorts of approaches to police reform are effective.

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(1) Describe the key mandates laid out in the Consent Decree between the United States government and Newark Police Department. Be sure to explain what is a decree and its legal enforceability.

(2) Describe the data gathering requirements of the decree and how they may affect police countability in the future.

(3) What other police departments were subjected to similar agreements and/or investigations?

(4) Describe to what extent the Newark Police Department has complied with the agreement, and if these sorts of approaches to police reform are effective.

(5) Describe in detail any racial components to the mandates imposed on NPD.