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Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
5/4/2023, 10:30 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8637
Bill 117 HR 8637, also known as the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022, aims to address the issue of police use of force by providing funding for de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. The bill seeks to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve by promoting non-violent conflict resolution techniques.
The legislation requires the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide funding to law enforcement agencies for de-escalation training programs. These programs would focus on teaching officers how to defuse tense situations without resorting to violence, with an emphasis on communication and conflict resolution skills.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to develop guidelines and best practices for de-escalation training, which would be disseminated to law enforcement agencies across the country. The goal is to ensure that all officers receive consistent and effective training in de-escalation techniques. Overall, the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 seeks to improve the safety of both law enforcement officers and the communities they serve by promoting non-violent conflict resolution and reducing the use of force in policing.
The legislation requires the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide funding to law enforcement agencies for de-escalation training programs. These programs would focus on teaching officers how to defuse tense situations without resorting to violence, with an emphasis on communication and conflict resolution skills.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to develop guidelines and best practices for de-escalation training, which would be disseminated to law enforcement agencies across the country. The goal is to ensure that all officers receive consistent and effective training in de-escalation techniques. Overall, the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 seeks to improve the safety of both law enforcement officers and the communities they serve by promoting non-violent conflict resolution and reducing the use of force in policing.
Congressional Summary of HR 8637
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
This bill 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 bill also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.
Current Status of Bill HR 8637
Bill HR 8637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2022. Bill HR 8637 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 2, 2022. Bill HR 8637's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8637
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8637
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8637
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