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FBI announces changes to data collection on officer-involved shootings
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Dec 9, 2015
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FBI announces changes to data collection on officer-involved shootings
The current lack of nationwide data on officer-involved shootings makes it incredibly difficult to get a sense of what is happening.
The LAPD is still investigating the officer-involved shooting in Los Feliz.
The LAPD investigates an officer-involved shooting in Los Feliz.
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The current lack of nationwide data on officer-involved shootings makes it incredibly difficult to get a sense of what is happening.

When it comes to officer-involved shootings, it's difficult to get a sense of what is happening around the nation because of a lack of data. That data could be mined to look for certain trends or inconsistencies.

This week, the FBI has responded to these concerns and announced a change in the way it collects data. Kimberly Kindy of the Washington Post joined the show to tell more.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.