Hawaii HB278 mandates data collection and reporting on police stops, uses of force, and complaints by county police departments and oversight.

Hawaii HB278 requires county police departments and oversight agencies to collect and report data on police stops, uses of force, and complaints. The crime prevention and justice assistance division of the department of the attorney general must collect and publish this data. The data includes details on the type of force used, the date and location of incidents, the reason for initial contact, and the characteristics of individuals involved. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature and requires the attorney general to adopt rules for uniform reporting practices.

Hawaii HB278 mandates data collection and reporting on police stops, uses of force, and complaints by county police departments and oversight.

Hawaii HB278 requires county police departments and oversight agencies to collect and report data on police stops, uses of force, and complaints. The crime prevention and justice assistance division of the department of the attorney general must collect and publish this data. The data includes details on the type of force used, the date and location of incidents, the reason for initial contact, and the characteristics of individuals involved. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature and requires the attorney general to adopt rules for uniform reporting practices.