F.2: Color of Law Crimes
Minimize the occurrence of crimes under the Color of Law statutes. Other Information:
The overwhelming majority of law enforcement and correctional officers in the United States are dedicated professionals, and
through continued training the percentage of Color of Law violations are not expected to increase. However, while the percentage
might not increase, the actual number of violations has the potential to expand due, in part, to the increasing numbers and
turnover of law enforcement and correctional officers expected in the next decade. In addition, according to DOJ statistics,
the number of individuals in U.S prisons and jails surpassed two million in 2003. With these large numbers of officers and
inmates, Color of Law violations will likely increase in the next five years. Priority Actions: Identify law enforcement agencies
and correctional facilities needing Color of Law-related training to reduce violations, and expand Color of Law training curricula
to meet evolving trends and issues. Strengthen partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, Internal Affairs components,
and citizens’ oversight boards to address systemic police brutality where it exists. Deter Color of Law violators by aggressively
pursuing all serious allegations.
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