San Francisco DA takes deeper look into police text messages

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 27: San Francisco police cars sit parked in front of the Hall of Justice on February 27, 2014 in San Francisco, California. A federal grand jury has indicted five San Francisco police officers and one former officer in two cases involving drug and computer thefts from suspects and the theft of money and gift cards from suspects. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

San Francisco DA George Gascon has announced a broader inquiry into whether the city's authorities have a deep-seated culture of systemic bias.

In the wake of Freddie Gray's death, the Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the conduct of the Baltimore's police force.

Here in the West, police departments are facing their own challenges and inquiries. Earlier this year, disturbing text messages sent between officers in San Francisco came to light. Some were homophobic, others were racist. Some messages spoke of lynching African-Americans and burning crosses.

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced a broader inquiry into whether the police and sheriff's departments have a deep-seated culture of systemic bias leading to unlawful arrests. He joins the show with more.