misconduct tracking

The Trump administration has dismantled the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD), a federal system created to track police misconduct, raising significant concerns about law enforcement transparency and accountability. This move disproportionately impacts Black communities, who have long suffered from excessive force and racial profiling, as well as white women, who have been victims of police-related sexual misconduct. Without a centralized database, officers with problematic records may be able to move between departments unchecked, making it harder to prevent repeat offenses. Critics argue that this decision weakens efforts to hold law enforcement accountable and undermines public trust, potentially allowing misconduct to continue without oversight. The removal of NLEAD is seen as a setback for police reform, leaving communities vulnerable and questioning the administration’s commitment to justice.