Trump and Elon Musk have wiped out the national database of police misconduct. Nearly 150,000 records of misconduct by federal officers erased, like it never happened. Why would Trump get rid of the database he created? Because Trump will drastically scale back police…
— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) February 27, 2025
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Trump obliterating the misconduct database is what’s anti-police because it strips law enforcement agencies of a vital tool that helps them avoid hiring officers with a disciplinary or misconduct history. pic.twitter.com/7ozZDlNi3A
— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) February 27, 2025
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The DOJ shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) after Trump revoked Biden’s executive order. The tool tracked police misconduct, aiding hiring decisions. Experts warn its removal weakens accountability. The DOJ now relies on the National… pic.twitter.com/2BNjAx8XU7
— Washington Informer (@WashInformer) February 27, 2025
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NEW: We obtained a summary of the 5,200 federal police misconduct incidents Trump deleted earlier this month. Turns out 75 percent of them stemmed from Customs & Border Protection and Bureau of Prisons employees. https://t.co/M5IApA1rT0
— Jerry Iannelli (@jerryiannelli) February 27, 2025