Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Accomplishments on the Second Anniversary of Historic Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety
In the aftermath of the tragic murder of George Floyd, President Biden signed a historic Executive Order (EO 14074) affirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring that each person is treated with dignity by our criminal justice system. The Executive Order delivered a clear message: public safety requires public trust.
In the two years since, the federal government and its law enforcement agencies have acted to enshrine dignity, accountability, and trust in their work. Through collaboration and engagement with state and local law enforcement, civil rights groups, labor organizations, families impacted by police violence, and community leaders, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken important steps to improve public trust and advance public safety.
Federal policing is leading by example to become the gold standard of effectiveness and accountability. Pursuant to the Executive Order, federal agencies have improved the investigation and documentation of misconduct; implemented reforms to reduce unnecessary interactions with the criminal justice system; improved information sharing about deaths in custody; acted to minimize use of force; built greater accountability in policing; and supported officer mental health and wellness.
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is providing an update on actions taken under the Executive Order two years after its signing, as well as related ongoing work: