Bill > HR7785

This bill, titled the "Protecting Our Communities Act," aims to enhance accountability and training for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel by mandating several key provisions. Firstly, it requires federal immigration enforcement personnel to wear body-worn cameras and use dashboard cameras in their vehicles during operations, with specific guidelines on activation, deactivation, and limitations on their use, such as prohibiting facial recognition technology and ensuring footage is retained for one year and accessible to individuals who are the subject of the footage. Secondly, it mandates that law enforcement officers and agents involved in border security or immigration enforcement must clearly display their official insignia or uniform and identification, and cannot wear face coverings that conceal their identity, while also requiring research into technology to improve the visibility of these identifiers. Thirdly, the bill mandates the development and implementation of de-escalation training for federal immigration enforcement personnel, including scenario-based exercises and follow-up assessments, developed in consultation with various stakeholders. Additionally, it requires federal immigration enforcement to notify local law enforcement of impending operations in their jurisdiction. Finally, the bill establishes reporting requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security to Congress, detailing the criteria used to determine public safety or national security threats, instances of non-deadly force usage and any improper administration, assaults against immigration enforcement personnel, and any instances where personnel operated without displaying their official insignia or uniform.