Recruit and Retain Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-11T20:21:03Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5103 Recruit and Retain Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/11/2024, 8:21 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5103

Recruit and Retain Act

This bill expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to support recruitment efforts by law enforcement agencies.

Specifically, the bill expands the COPS program by

allowing funds to be used for reducing application-related fees (e.g., fees for background checks, psychological evaluations, and testing); and
directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive grants to partnerships between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions (e.g., elementary schools and institutions of higher education) for recruiting activities, such as for career and job fairs.

The bill requires DOJ to establish guidance for understaffed law enforcement agencies applying for COPS grants.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the effects of recruitment and attrition rates on federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.

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Current Status of Bill S 5103

Bill S 5103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 16, 2022. Bill S 5103 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 16, 2022. Bill S 5103's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5103

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5103

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Elementary and secondary education

- Employee hiring

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Higher education

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Law enforcement officers

- State and local government operations

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5103

Recruit and Retain Act

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for recruitment activities, and for other purposes.