New directives from Houston Police Chief Troy Finner promise to tighten the accuracy of crime reporting through NIBRS, after KPRC 2 Investigates uncover data discrepancies.
FILE - Houston Police Chief Troy Finner speaks during a news conference, Nov. 6, 2021, in Houston. On Friday, April 14, 2023, and Saturday, April 15, Black police chiefs, commissioners, sheriffs and commanders from across the country are set to meet in Detroit for the annual CEO symposium of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. first showed you that statistics voluntarily provided to NIBRS did not match those HPD crime statistics, as reported on its website in March.
We took a look at the numbers after roughly 265,000 cases were suspended by the department including some 4,000 sexual assault cases.NIBRS, overseen by the FBI, serves as a central repository for crime statistics from police departments nationwide, facilitating the identification of emerging crime trends.
If the term ‘investigation’ is used incorrectly a case manager can change the report by stating their reasoning in a supplemental report. Law enforcement sources KPRC 2 Investigates spoke to say this will aid the department in correcting statistics where the numbers are actual people.As an Emmy award-winning journalist, Jason strives to serve the community by telling in-depth stories and taking on challenges many pass over. When he’s not working, he’s spending time with his girlfriend Rosie, and dog named Dug.Journalistic bulldog focused on accountability and how government is spending your dollars.
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