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34 U.S.C. 12602: Data on use of excessive forceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 34-CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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§12602. Data on use of excessive force

(a)  Attorney General to collect

The Attorney General shall, through appropriate means, acquire data about the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers.

(b)  Limitation on use of data

Data acquired under this section shall be used only for research or statistical purposes and may not contain any information that may reveal the identity of the victim or any law enforcement officer.

(c)  Annual summary

The Attorney General shall publish an annual summary of the data acquired under this section.

( Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210402 , Sept. 13, 1994 , 108 Stat. 2071 .)

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Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 14142 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.