The Police Records Access Project launched in California, offering access to 12,000 cases and 1.5 million pages from nearly 500 law enforcement agencies. Funded by the state, the database, created by UC Berkeley and Stanford University, is available for free online through various news outlets. It aims to promote transparency and accountability in law enforcement, especially for communities like Vallejo. A collaborative effort involving over 100 journalists and advocates led to the release of these records due to changes in state law, making it possible for the public to view police misconduct cases.
The Police Records Access Project encompasses 12,000 cases over about 1.5 million pages obtained from nearly 500 law enforcement agencies, created to improve transparency and accountability.
This new database is the first of its kind nationwide, providing a centralized, searchable platform that enables the public to access police misconduct and use of force records.
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