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Originally posted by Logan Seacrest on 05/18/2024

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Hey CJ policy friends, I've got a new whitepaper out on police use of force! Most law enforcement agencies still don't release much data about use of force. Our new report explores the current state of data transparency, how we got here, and reccomendations for improvement.

Measured Force: The Benefits of Law Enforcement Data Transparency

For the past decade, policymaker and public attention has focused on police use of force like never before. Yet due to a lack of standardized data, the national debate on this sensitive topic has occurred largely in an information vacuum. Using interviews with active law enforcement personnel and other primary research, this paper explores the theoretical and legal framework for police use of force; chronicles the history of data-collection efforts; describes the current information and legislative landscape; and provides real-world examples of innovative data systems. We conclude with a series of recommendations to help law enforcement leaders and policymakers design use-of-force data systems and craft practical, evidence-based transparency laws.

Full research report

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Logan Seacrest
Fellow
R Street Institute
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