WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill released the following statement after U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the conclusion of the U.S. Justice Department’s investigations into the shooting of Michael Brown and police practices in Ferguson, Mo.:

“These reports conclude an exhaustive, meticulous, and independent review of the facts surrounding this tragedy, as well as unacceptable police and court practices that led to a boiling point in this community. What Ferguson needs now is for all of us to forge solutions that will heal and strengthen our state, and rebuild trust that’s been badly broken. I’m committed to doing exactly that.”

McCaskill is currently drafting legislation to prioritize federal resources for body-cameras for police officers and more oversight of federal grant and equipment programs—moves she has said will better protect both police and civilians.