CLEVELAND — The City of Cleveland has formally requested the FBI to assist an investigation after an internal probe found “possible patterns of inappropriate conduct by members of the Cleveland Division of Police.”

In a statement from Mayor Justin Bibb’s office, the officers who were subjects of the review were reassigned to administrative duty positions and did not have contact with the public. 

“The City of Cleveland takes matters of alleged police misconduct seriously and expects officers to conduct their duties constitutionally and in accordance with the laws. The City of Cleveland, Division of Police will cooperate fully with the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” said Interim Chief Drummond.

The city said an internal investigation of detectives included a review of departmental reports, information, body-worn camera footage and data and opened an investigation after that review indicated potential patterns of police use of force incidents. 

The city said it will release additional information when appropriate “while maintaining the integrity of this review and any possible proceedings.”