Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 26, 2017)
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2017
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 happenedJun 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 26, 2017
- Jun 29, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jun 29, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5302)
- Jun 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 26, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 26, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House