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S. 4064

Referred to Committee

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020

Introduced 6/24/2020•116th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6/24/2020 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 6/24/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal justice information and recordsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthState and local government operations

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Republican • TX

Sponsored 6/24/2020

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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

R-LA

Joined 6/24/2020

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Originated in the Senate

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June 24, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Related Bills (3)

S. 3985

JUSTICE Act

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H.R. 7278

JUSTICE Act

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H.R. 8088

To provide funding to law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.

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Judiciary Committee

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