COPS Resolution

Congress Observing Police Service Resolution or the COPS Resolution

This resolution urges each sitting Member of the House of Representatives to participate in one shift in a passenger seat of a law enforcement vehicle observing the work day of a local law enforcement officer each session of Congress.

The Committee on House Administration shall promulgate regulations to carry out this resolution, including regulations (1) waiving such requirement for any Member who is physically incapable of participating in such a ride-along, and (2) requiring such Committee to maintain a readily available, public list that identifies whether a Member completed such a ride-along for each session of Congress.

If the Committee on Ethics determines that a Member has not satisfied the requirement to participate in a ride-along for the previous session of the Congress and such requirement has not been waived, the Committee shall fine such Member $200.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1115, also known as the COPS Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to express support for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, which was established in 1994 to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for the hiring and training of community policing officers.

The resolution highlights the importance of community policing in building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. It recognizes the positive impact that the COPS program has had on reducing crime and improving public safety in neighborhoods across the country.

The resolution also calls for continued funding and support for the COPS program, emphasizing the need for resources to be allocated to help law enforcement agencies implement community policing strategies effectively. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1115 aims to reaffirm Congress's commitment to community policing and the COPS program as a valuable tool in promoting public safety and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.