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US HR8637

US HR8637
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022


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Introduced
08/02/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide training for law enforcement officers and mental health professionals on de-escalation tactics, alternatives to use of force, and responding to mental or behavioral health crises. It requires the Attorney General to develop and certify training curricula, establish a process for certifying training programs and courses, and provide regional training programs. The bill also authorizes grant funding for states and local governments to implement the certified training programs and courses.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)

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