NIH police records will stay private for a few more months

The US Health and Human Services Department has again delayed a rule that would make certain National Institutes of Health (NIH) police records public. This means the NIH can continue to keep these records private until at least May 5, 2025.

This is the second delay for a rule that would have made NIH police records subject to public scrutiny. The repeated delays mean that the public cannot yet access information about incidents involving NIH police, including arrests or investigations. This extends the period during which the NIH can operate with less transparency regarding its internal law enforcement activities.