Calif. police misconduct database opens to the public
Originally reported by Police1 — 2025-08-05
A searchable database containing over 1.5 million pages of police misconduct and use-of-force records from nearly 700 California law enforcement agencies is now publicly available, thanks to a joint project by CalMatters, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and KQED.
Key Facts
- The database includes information from over 12,000 internal affairs investigations
- Records are searchable by agency, officer name, and type of misconduct
Incident Details
| Location | California |
| Department | Nearly 700 California law enforcement agencies |
| Officers Involved | Not specified in the article |
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Calif. police misconduct database opens to the public — Police1
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