Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 12, 2016)
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2016
This bill requires a state or local government that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply.
DOJ must collect data on the efforts of state and local governments to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers.
Additionally, a state or local government that receives JAG program funding must enact a law, policy, or procedure that establishes an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer to use de-escalation techniques. DOJ must reduce by 15% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to enact such law, policy, or procedure.
DOJ must issue guidance on compliance with these requirements.
What just happenedMay 18, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2016
- May 18, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 12, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 12, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House