Data & Transparency

Accurate, transparent reporting of crime data and use of force incidents is an important way police agencies can build trust and confidence within the communities they serve. IACP offers resources and guidance to help agencies accurately report crime trends within their communities and increase transparency through reporting use-of-force information.

National Crime Statistics Exchange (NCS-X)

The goal of the NCS-X project, which is a partnership between the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), is…

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National Crime Statistics Exchange (NCS-X)

Support for Participation in the National Use-of-Force Data Collection

For U.S. law enforcement agencies, January 1, 2019, marked the official start of the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection. The FBI established a National Use-of-Force…

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Support for Participation in the National Use-of-Force Data Collection

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Reporting Use of Force

The authority to use force carries with it the need for accountability in order to safeguard the rights of the public and preserve the integrity...

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Officer-Involved Shootings and Other Serious Incidents

The accuracy and professionalism of officer-involved shooting investigations can have a significant impact on involved officers, their respective agencies, community-law enforcement relations, and public perceptions...

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are three elements of workplace culture that help ensure all employees are treated equitably and are provided similar levels of...

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