FBI May Shutter Police Use-Of-Force Database Over Participation

The video discusses the challenges and importance of collecting data on police use of force in the U.S. It highlights the lack of consistent data due to voluntary participation by local police departments and the potential shutdown of the FBI's database. Historical efforts and current participation rates are examined, along with recommendations for improving data collection and ensuring transparency and accountability.

What was the number of people killed by police in 2020 according to The Washington Post database?

What percentage decrease in police killings was observed from 2020 to 2021?

What did FBI director James Comey emphasize regarding the collection of data on police killings?

What is the significance of the 60% threshold for the FBI's program on use of force data?

How has the collection of data on police killings evolved since the social unrest following the killings of individuals like Michael Brown?

What are some reasons mentioned for the lack of data on police use of force?

What recommendations were made to improve the collection of data on police killings?