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Coverage dated December 17, 2023

New US database tracks misconduct by law enforcement officers

Headline from Wyoming Tribune Eagle

The US Justice Department announced the launch on Monday of a national database to document misconduct by federal law enforcement officers.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Justice Department creates database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The US Justice Department has created a database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement officers that is aimed at preventing agencies from unknowingly hiring problem officers, officials said on Monday.

  2. The Guardian

    Federal database will track misconduct records of US law enforcement officers (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Justice department aims to prevent agencies unwittingly hiring problem officers but does not cover local-level officials

  3. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    New US database tracks misconduct by law enforcement officers (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    The US Justice Department announced the launch on Monday of a national database to document misconduct by federal law enforcement officers.

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