What does Preamble of National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This bill requires the Attorney General to issue rules for collecting data on deadly force used by law enforcement The rules pertain to the collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force

What does SHORT TITLE. of National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025

What does ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE REGULATIONS. of National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Attorney General to issue regulations within six months of the Act's enactment. These regulations govern the collection and compilation of data related to the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (Federal, State, and local). The data collected must include identifying characteristics of both the target and the officer, such as race, ethnicity, gender, approximate age, and religious affiliation. Required data points also include the date, time, and location of the incident, the alleged criminal activity, the nature of the force used, and explanations from the law enforcement agency. The regulations mandate the inclusion of use of deadly force guidelines and a description of any non-lethal efforts used prior to deadly force. Personally identifiable information as described in section 4 is excluded from the collected data. A standardized form will be provided for data submission to the Department of Justice. Law enforcement agencies are required to compile data using this form and submit it to the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics and other designated components. Agencies must maintain collected data for at least four years.

What does DUTIES OF THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS. of National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025 do?

The Bureau of Justice Statistics is required to provide data collected under this Act to Congress. The Bureau of Justice Statistics is also required to make this data available to the public. Personally identifiable information, as described in section 4, is excluded from the data provided.

What does LIMITATIONS ON PUBLICATION OF DATA. of National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This section limits the publication of certain data collected under the Act. It restricts the release of names or identifying information of law enforcement officers and individuals involved in deadly force activities. Exceptions to disclosure restrictions include compliance with the Act, disclosure to the individual, or litigation.

What does BYRNE JAG GRANT REDUCED FOR FAILURE TO REPORT. of National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This section addresses reductions in grant awards for states or local governments failing to comply with reporting requirements. If a state or local government fails to substantially comply with section 2, the Attorney General will reduce their grant award by 10% in the following fiscal year. The grants in question are those received under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.

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National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/12/2025 · Introduced: 2/12/2025

Author: Steve Cohen (D-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The Attorney General must issue regulations for collecting data on deadly force used by law enforcement, including details about the incident and the individuals involved.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics will collect and provide this data to Congress and the public, while excluding personally identifiable information.
States or local governments that fail to comply with reporting requirements will face a 10% reduction in their grant awards under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.

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