Missin Peace holds police accountable with national misconduct database

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Missin Peace is on a mission to connect the dots when it comes to police misconduct.

Connecting the Dots

For decades, many Americans have suffered brutality and injustice at the hands of “bad” law enforcement officers.

With the rise of cell phone cameras, citizens can finally document their interactions with police. The unfortunate murders of
Daunte Wright, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others have galvanized the masses to demand justice.

Police officers are intended to be public servants. However, problems arise when an officer is accused of misconduct.

Sometimes, a civilian files a complaint to hold the officer accountable. But only a small percent of complaints result in discipline. Hidden accusations play a major role.

Departments file misconduct records away. Outsiders rarely see them.

Investigators can’t act against corrupt officers if they lack key pieces of misconduct stories.

Therefore, Missin Peace steps in.

How Missin Peace Works

Missin Peace is a national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

Released in 2017, the registry offers two types of accounts.

First account type

• Civilians can put their formal complaints on record.
• They can submit the official complaint with pictures, videos, and documentation.

Second account type

• The database serves as a portal for investigative journalists, hiring managers, and civil rights attorneys.
• Users must contact Missin Peace to gain access.

Currently, Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that allows citizens to follow and find any police officer’s complaint history. The organization aims to increase awareness and promote accountability.

Check out Unheard Voices’ interview with the Missin Peace founders

For civilians who file complaints, Missin Peace strips personal information from the record. This process assures complete anonymity.

The intent is simple: put misconduct on record without fear of retaliation.

Traditionally, corrupt officers have transferred from one department to another and avoided consequences. To stop this cycle, the public and politicians now recognize the need for a centralized database of citizen complaints.

Missin Peace fills that void.

How to Submit Your Complaint(s)

If you filed a complaint against a law enforcement officer, Missin Peace encourages you to add it to the database. The age of the complaint does not matter as long as it is official.

To visit Missin Peace, check out their website and share it with your loved ones.