SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois House unanimously approved a bill Tuesday to require law enforcement submit quarterly reports on the number of homicides and violent crimes in their communities.
The plan calls on the Illinois State Police to send the number of homicides and aggravated assaults with a firearm to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
Police would also be required to document when the crime occurred and the status of each case.
"The purpose of this is to streamline the process to get away from the clearance rate number that we’re using right now that is a bit opaque and doesn’t provide true justice for people," said Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago). "The amendment also brings ICJIA and the Illinois State Police to neutrality on this bill."
Buckner said lawmakers, researchers, and community leaders can use this data to create strong prevention policies.
House Bill 1710 now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
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