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H.R. 8637

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis.

The bill also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors12 D9 R
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 — Informed