DOJ seeks to extend national police use-of-force data collection
Published Date: 4/4/2025
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Summary
The FBI is asking for permission to keep collecting data on how often police use force, like when they have to act in tough situations. This helps everyone understand these events better and keeps the info accurate and useful. They want your thoughts by June 2, 2025, and are working to make it easier and less time-consuming for agencies to share this info.
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