Police Misconduct Unreported, Unnoticed in National Registry

The video discusses a 2019 incident where Virginia State Police Trooper Charles Hewitt was involved in a controversial traffic stop. Despite being terminated, Hewitt's actions were not enough to decertify him, highlighting flaws in the National Decertification Index, which only lists officers decertified by a state. The database excludes five states and is underutilized by law enforcement agencies. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act aims to create a comprehensive national misconduct registry, addressing these gaps by including complaints, terminations, and settlements.

What was the reason Trooper Charles Hewitt was terminated?

• He used excessive force during a traffic stop.

• He was involved in a bribery case.

• He was caught in a theft case.

• He failed to report to duty.

What is a major limitation of the National Decertification Index?

• It only lists officers who have been decertified by a state.

• It is accessible to the general public.

• It includes all police officers regardless of misconduct.

• It is updated every ten years.

Which states do not report to the National Decertification Index?

• Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico

• Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

• Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Ohio

• California, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island

What is the purpose of the proposed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?

• To increase police salaries nationwide.

• To create a new national misconduct registry for police.

• To provide free legal aid to police officers.

• To reduce the number of police officers in the US.

How does the proposed registry under the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act compare to the healthcare professionals' database?

• It would include only criminal records.

• It would include complaints, termination records, lawsuits, and settlements.

• It would be updated every five years.

• It would focus solely on financial misconduct.