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21. The officer is not entirely immune because he was never charged with a crime.

Conceivably a new prosecutor could bring charges against Wilson. It's unlikely that further State charges will be brought.

As for federal, the Department of Justice is conducting an independent investigation. It's tough to speculate since we don't know the full scope of that investigation. It's unlikely they will bring federal criminal charges against Wilson, unless they involve a civil rights violation.

The Department of Justice can recommend changes be made to the police force, and enforce it with a consent decree. This has occurred in other place like Los Angeles.

Albuquerque is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice, as there have been a large amount of cases involving excessive force by police.

Some possible outcomes of a consent decree might include more diversity on the police force that better reflects the makeup of the area, better training of officers in ways that reduce the likelihood of killing unarmed citizens, different rules of engagement when backup has been called, better hiring practices, reduction in work stresses. Things that may result in a better situation both for police and for the people for whom they serve and protect.

Hope that helps a bit cstanleytech. Have a good day.