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 shortcomings exist in the current system of checking police misconduct?

How does the proposed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act differ from the National Decertification Index?