National Law Enforcement Accountability Database
The National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) is a United States government database, maintained by the United States Department of Justice, which indexes official records of federal law enforcement officer misconduct, commendations, and awards.[1][2] It was established under Executive Order 14074 by President Joe Biden on December 18, 2023[3], and is accessible only to authorized users to help determine suitability and eligibility of candidates for law enforcement positions. The order also requires all federal law enforcement agencies to contribute to the database, and requires the Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to release an annual report containing aggregated and anonymized data from the database to maintain transparency and accountability.
References
[edit]- ^ "Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Launches National Law Enforcement Accountability Database | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ House, The White (2023-12-18). "Statement from President Joe Biden on the Launch of the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database". The White House. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ House, The White (2022-05-25). "Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety". The White House. Retrieved 2024-10-16.