Department has been looking at civil rights issues in the Ferguson case . Despite police response problems already identified by Holder , Davis said the police review will be objective . The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is investigating whether police officers used excessive force against Michael Brown, 18, and his friend Dorian Johnson, who were shot dead by a white officer on Aug. 9. 12-person team includes Justice Department officials , current and former police chiefs .
Department has been looking at civil rights issues in the Ferguson case . The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is investigating whether police officers used excessive force against Michael Brown, 18, and his friend Dorian Johnson, who were shot dead by a white officer on Aug. 9. 12-person team includes Justice Department officials , current and former police chiefs .