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Use-of-force data will improve policing
The death of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick in Washington is a painful reminder that the civil unrest and anti-police sentiment that gripped American cities for much of 2020 are not behind us. Cities may no longer be burning, but police departments are still facing a serious crisis of confidence with fatal consequences.
It’s time for policymakers to take action. In Arizona, legislators should prioritize policies that will strengthen the public’s trust in police without degrading the men and women in uniform who protect our communities. Arizonans want to trust their local police, but sensational national media narratives have made too many of them question the integrity of their neighbors in blue. Policies that improve transparency within police departments allow the public and officials to see how their local officers are actually performing, not just how the media says they are.