Bill > S540

This bill, titled the "Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021," requires federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct by law enforcement officers, including details on judgments and settlements, to the Attorney General. The bill establishes reporting requirements for federal law enforcement agencies and state and local agencies that receive Byrne JAG program funding. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the reported data and for the Attorney General to create a public database of the information. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability around law enforcement misconduct.