House Bill 8637
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 2, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8637
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
August 2, 2022
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11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
08/02/2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/02/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 4, 2023 10:30:19 AM