Senate Bill 4064
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 24, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4064
Congress
116
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
June 24, 2020
06/24/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/24/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:09 PM