The Police Foundation and the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) are in the second year of an innovative partnership to construct a national officer-involved shooting (OIS) database. Recognizing that the ability to examine OIS incidents across agencies is limited, this OIS data collection initiative seeks to understand OIS trends and their causes and correlates in order to assist law enforcement in maintaining situational awareness of OIS incidents locally and regionally. The ultimate goal is to obtain standardized, national-level data on OIS incidents. With funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Police Foundation has identified several OIS-related topics for in-depth analysis to inform law enforcement practice and training.
During this BJA National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) webinar, the Police Foundation and MCCA will discuss findings from recent analyses, focusing on how analysts and police administrators can benefit from a greater understanding of the context surrounding OIS incidents, with important safety implications for law enforcement practice and training related to OIS. Additionally, the Police Foundation and MCCA will explain how consistent and detailed reporting of OIS incidents can benefit agencies, contribute to transparency with the public, and improve policy and practice.
Speakers:
- Jim Burch, Police Foundation
- Darrel Stephens, MCCA