“I was approached by the Indiana State Police to author this bill,” Ober said in a news release. “Currently, it is suggested that local law enforcement agencies report this data to the state police. This bill would require it. Better reporting will help us get a more accurate picture of where crime is happening and where we need to direct our resources.”
Ober said ISP uses the National Incident-Based Reporting System, which is also used by the FBI, to collect data statewide.
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