H.R. 8637

Referred to Committee

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

Introduced 8/2/2022•117th Congress•House

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

11/1/2022 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 8/2/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationState and local government operations