Trump deletes nationwide database on police misconduct which was created after George Floyd’s death
The Trump administration has shut down a nationwide database created to track police officers accused of misconduct and abuse of power.
The database was established after the 2020 death of George Floyd, which sparked global protests against police brutality.
Initially proposed by the Trump administration and later signed into law by President Biden in 2022, it aimed to prevent officers with records of misconduct from transferring between departments without accountability.
Trump’s decision to revoke the executive order has been criticized by civil rights groups, who argue that the removal of the database will allow officers with histories of abuse to continue working without consequence.
The shutdown has added fuel to ongoing debates about police reform, justice, and accountability.
