MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Department of Justice is holding an in-person public community meeting on Wednesday to allow Memphis residents to give their input on the Memphis Police Department. This comes after the DOJ said MPD engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Justice Dept. says it could sue Memphis to force police reform; city leaders say we ‘can’t risk’ consent decree The investigation lasted 17 months, and after holding a Zoom meeting last week to discuss its findings, the agency is now inviting the public to an in-person meeting. The investigation was launched months after the beating death of Tyre Nichols. The mother of Nichols looks to sue, alleging police Chief CJ Davis and the city knew about MPD's policy failures and allowed them to flourish. The DOJ found that MPD uses excessive force, conducts unlawful stops and arrests, and unlawfully discriminates against black people when enforcing the law. They also identified serious concerns about MPD's treatment of children and identified deficiencies in policy. DOJ: MPD disproportionately arrested black youth for loitering, curfew violations The meeting will be held at the National Civil Rights Museum from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend.