The DOJ investigation also found that the department excessive force and engages in sexual conduct with women suspected of being sex workers.

The agency found that the Police Department used excessive force and allowed undercover officers to have sexual contact with women suspected of being prostitutes.

The police department in Worcester allowed officers to engage in sexual contact with women suspected of being involved in the commercial sex trade, according to a Justice Department report.

Interim chief Paul B. Saucier said the report is "painting the whole police department as sexual deviants" and does not provide sufficient evidence.

The release of a blistering Department of Justice report on Worcester’s police force may seem like a watershed moment of sorts for the city. However, affected communities say its contents are long-known.