The suit says the PRPD discriminated against a female officer for 3 years . It says a co - worker used language disparaging her race , gender , and religion . The Justice Department seeks monetary damages and corrective action . The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it is suing Puerto Rico 's police department for discrimination , alleging a female officer suffered three years of harassment for her race , color and religion . The department and Puerto Rico signed a deal last year to reform the troubled force .
The suit says the PRPD discriminated against a female officer for 3 years . It says a co - worker used language disparaging her race , gender , and religion . The Justice Department seeks monetary damages and corrective action . The department and Puerto Rico signed a deal last year to reform the troubled force .