12-62 Criminal Justice Training and Statistics Division
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The office of attorney general shall conduct the training of peace officers and sheriffs and gather,
analyze, and disseminate information regarding the state's criminal justice system.12-62-01.1.County and city officials to furnish crime statistics.To assist incontrolling crime in the state through the use of reliable statistics relating to crimes and criminal
activity, the attorney general may obtain from the clerks of district courts, municipal courts, and
criminal justice agencies all information the attorney general deems necessary to ascertain the
status of crimes and criminal activity in North Dakota. It is the duty of the officials to furnish the
information requested by the attorney general within thirty days of the request on whatever forms
or in whatever manner the attorney general may prescribe.12-62-02. Powers and duties. To ensure adequate training for law enforcement and toensure the comprehensive collection of crime statistics the attorney general shall:1.Determine the specialized training needs of peace officers and conduct such
training.2.Develop and maintain a staffing, training, and certification information system.3.Analyze criminal justice data and compile appropriate periodic reports.4.Coordinate the utilization of data generated by state and local record information
systems.5.Conduct research projects designed to respond to criminal justice system needs and
executive, judicial, or legislative branch requests.6.Accept and administer gifts, or grants, or contracts with persons or organizations,
including the federal government, on such terms as may be beneficial to the state.12-62-03.Peace officer standards and training board - Membership - Duties.Repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 101,