Fostering Healing Through Openness: The Importance of Police Accountability for Students

On a frigid February day, Inara Perryman, a 22-year-old political science major, discovered that the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, aimed at tracking police misconduct, had been dismantled. “It feels like a loss,” she remarked, highlighting concerns for safety and transparency among Black students at Northern Illinois University. Created by President Biden in May 2022, this database promised accountability but was revoked by Trump. Students are now advocating for local legislation to ensure police transparency and protect their communities.