Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

11/9/2023, 9:43 PM

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis.

The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.

Congress
117
Number
S - 4003
Introduced on
2022-04-05
# Amendments
1
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Status of Legislation

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Purpose and Summary

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis.

The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Community life and organization•
Congressional oversight•
Disability and health-based discrimination•
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use•
Employment and training programs•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Health personnel•
Intergovernmental relations•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Law enforcement officers•
Mental health•
Performance measurement•
Public-private cooperation•
State and local government operations

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Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 5189 - In the nature of a substitute.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/6/2023

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use o...

Latest Action12/27/2022
Became Public Law No: 117-325.