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Congressional Republicans, led by Texas Representative Troy Nehls, are calling for a federal mandate to ensure all U.S. police departments report crime statistics to the FBI. The push comes after concerns over incomplete data from major law enforcement agencies, which critics argue undermine the accuracy of national crime statistics.
During a Capitol Hill hearing this week, Nehls, a former sheriff, emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement reporting. He criticized high-profile police departments, including those in New York City and Chicago, for failing to provide data, which he claims distorts the public's understanding of. . .
