New Report on Equity and Law Enforcement Data Collection Launched
Date of Webinar: June 6th
Washington, D.C. - The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the Bureau of Justice Statistics have jointly announced the release of a groundbreaking report titled "Equity and Law Enforcement Data Collection, Use, and Transparency." This report, mandated by President Biden's Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices, aims to foster fair and transparent practices within the criminal justice system.
The report was developed by the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) Criminal Justice Statistics Interagency Working Group, comprising representatives from various government bodies. It examines data collection, use, and transparency surrounding law enforcement activities at state, tribal, local, and territorial agencies. Key datasets covered in the report include calls for service, searches, stops, frisks, seizures, arrests, complaints, law enforcement demographics, and civil asset forfeiture.
To provide the public with an overview of the report's findings, a webinar will be held, marking the first public briefing on the topic. The webinar will feature Denice Ross and Dr. Alex Piquero, co-chairs of the working group, who will discuss the report's insights and offer essential recommendations for state and local leaders, law enforcement officials, researchers, and others involved in the police data ecosystem.
The webinar is free and open to the public, providing an opportunity for engagement and understanding of the report's significance in shaping equitable and accountable law enforcement practices. It serves as a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to enhance public trust and public safety within the criminal justice system.
As the nation strives for a more just and transparent criminal justice system, this report serves as a significant milestone in promoting equity, accountability, and fairness for all.
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