Increased public scrutiny and a growing national trend toward greater government transparency has led to technological innovation and advancements in releasing previously unavailable police data. Every day, journalists, advocates, and others are forging new pathways to publishing data on police stops, uses of force, lawsuits, and officer misconduct, among other indicators of police performance. Access to this information has allowed the public to make more informed public policy decisions and hold their elected leaders accountable for their actions and the actions of the police.

The following agencies are working to increase access to reliable data: