Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act of 2018

Bill 115 hr 5783, also known as the Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act of 2018, aims to enhance cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal authorities in order to improve public safety and national security. The bill requires state and local governments to comply with federal requests for information about individuals who may pose a threat to public safety or national security.

Under the bill, state and local law enforcement agencies are required to share information with federal authorities about individuals who are suspected of engaging in criminal activity or terrorism. This includes providing access to databases and other resources that may help identify and track potential threats.

The bill also establishes a grant program to provide funding to state and local law enforcement agencies for training and equipment to enhance their ability to cooperate with federal authorities. This includes funding for programs that promote information sharing and collaboration between different levels of law enforcement. Overall, the Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act of 2018 is aimed at improving communication and coordination between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal authorities in order to better protect the public from threats to national security.