Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 24, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 4064
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
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Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement training curricula in alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and techniques for safely responding to a person experiencing a behavioral health crisis. DOJ shall also make grants to states for law enforcement officers to acquire such training from the DOJ or an equivalent program offered by a DOJ-certified entity.
What just happenedJun 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJun 24, 2020
- Jun 24, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 24, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate