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A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

7/31/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4844

Bill 118 s 4844, also known as the Fair and Impartial Police Training and Accountability Act, aims to address issues of police training and accountability in the United States. The bill proposes providing grants to states that require fair and impartial training for law enforcement officers. This training would focus on promoting unbiased and equitable policing practices.

Additionally, the bill seeks to incentivize states to enact laws that mandate independent investigations and prosecutions of incidents involving the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers. This measure is intended to increase transparency and accountability in cases where law enforcement officers are involved in potentially lethal situations.

Overall, the Fair and Impartial Police Training and Accountability Act aims to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve by promoting fair and unbiased policing practices and holding officers accountable for their actions.

Current Status of Bill S 4844

Bill S 4844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2024. Bill S 4844 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2024.  Bill S 4844's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4844

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4844

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4844

A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

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