In the wake of the acquittal of a Cleveland police officer who shot two unarmed Black people, the U.S. Department of Justice is now stepping in to take a hard look at the Cleveland police force.

Officer Michael Brelo was acquitted last week on charges of felony voluntary manslaughter according to reports. He was accused of killing 43-year-old Timothy Russell and 30-year-old Malissa Williams in 2012 after a high-speed chase.

Brelo fired 15 shots through the windshield while standing on the hood of the car. In total, 137 shots were fired by officers during the incident. However, the judge said the two victims still posed a threat and that there was no way to determine if Brelo fired the fatal shots.

Since the acquittal in the bench trial, protests have ensued in Cleveland, with several arrests being made.

Cleveland is also the site of the police shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was killed when officers thought the airsoft gun he had was a real weapon.

The DOJ announced this week that it has entered into a court-enforceable agreement to address the department’s findings that the Cleveland Division of Police engages in a pattern or practice of using excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

That pattern or practice includes the unnecessary and excessive use of deadly force, such as shootings and head strikes with impact weapons; the unnecessary, excessive or retaliatory use of less lethal force, such as Tasers, chemical spray and fists; excessive force against persons who are mentally ill or in crisis, such as in cases where officers were called exclusively for a welfare check; and the employment of poor and dangerous tactics that place officers in situations where avoidable force becomes inevitable.

“The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that every American benefits from a police force that protects and serves all members of the community,” said Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch. “The agreement we have reached with the city of Cleveland is the result of the hard work and dedication of the entire Cleveland community, and looks to address serious concerns, rebuild trust and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.”

The agreement will create widespread reforms and changes within the CDP. The changes focus on building community trust, creating a culture of community and problem-oriented policing, officer safety and training, officer accountability and technological upgrades.

Under the agreement, the parties will jointly select an independent monitor to assess and report whether the requirements of the agreement have been implemented for a term of at least five years.

“I am pleased to have the full cooperation of law enforcement and city officials in this effort, and I look forward to working with the entire community to build a stronger, safer Cleveland for residents and officers alike,” Lynch said.

The agreement addresses the conclusions announced in December 2014 of a comprehensive investigation into the CPD started in March 2013, which assessed use of force practices of the CDP. The investigation concluded that there was reasonable cause to believe that Cleveland police officers engage in a pattern or practice of unreasonable and in some cases unnecessary force in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.