Corey Jones Act

The Corey Jones Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4083, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing issues related to police accountability and transparency. The bill is named after Corey Jones, a black man who was fatally shot by a plainclothes police officer in Florida in 2015.

The main provisions of the Corey Jones Act include requirements for law enforcement agencies to implement body cameras for all officers, as well as mandates for officers to undergo de-escalation training and implicit bias training. The bill also calls for the creation of a national database to track instances of police misconduct and the use of force.

Additionally, the Corey Jones Act seeks to establish a federal standard for the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, with a focus on promoting non-lethal alternatives whenever possible. The bill also includes measures to improve community policing efforts and increase transparency in police departments. Overall, the Corey Jones Act aims to address concerns about police accountability and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being debated in committee before potentially being brought to a vote on the House floor.