Providing Officer Licensing to Increase Confidence for Everyone Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 4, 2021)
Providing Officer Licensing to Increase Confidence for Everyone Act or the POLICE Act
This bill establishes licensing requirements for law enforcement officers.
The Department of Justice must issue licensing standards based on law enforcement best practices.
Federal law enforcement officers must be licensed in accordance with such standards and take continuing education classes to maintain their license.
States must have in effect a similar licensing system and continuing education program to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
What just happenedMar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021
- Mar 4, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House