Relating to the use of and training for incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning criminal offenses committed in this state.
Impact
As a result of HB1808, the Texas Government Code will see amendments that require the Department of Public Safety to both enhance the technology used for crime reporting and offer training to local law enforcement agencies. This shift from summary to incident-based reporting will allow for a more detailed analysis of crime data, which could lead to more informed law enforcement practices and policy decisions. The bill also stipulates that the department will create a plan for the expansion of this reporting system, addressing the resource needs and training requirements necessary to effectively implement this change.
Summary
House Bill 1808 is aimed at improving the processes surrounding the reporting and statistics of criminal offenses in Texas. This bill mandates the Department of Public Safety to develop and implement an incident-based crime statistics reporting system for both state and local law enforcement agencies. The goal is to enhance transparency and accuracy in crime reporting, providing more relevant data for law enforcement and the public. The bill emphasizes the need for a structured approach to adopting this new reporting system, which involves updating existing statutes to facilitate better recording of incidents beyond the traditional summary reporting methods.
Contention
There are notable aspects of contention surrounding HB1808, particularly concerning the funding mechanism for the training grants provided to local law enforcement agencies. Questions have arisen about the allocation of state funds and the implementation timelines for the incident-based reporting systems. While some stakeholders believe that the changes offered by this bill will lead to improved crime data and enhanced policing strategies, others express concern about the potential logistical challenges and financial burden that could arise for smaller law enforcement agencies in adopting these new systems.
Identical
Relating to the use of and training for incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning criminal offenses committed in this state.
Relating to incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state and the establishment of the Texas crime information system by the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to including certain demographic information in federal incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to the required report of criminal offenses committed against individuals receiving certain state agency services; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.