HR 8637 United States House · 117th Congress

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2022

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Introduced Aug 2, 2022 Last action Nov 1, 2022

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Committee

Nov 1, 2022

Committee

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

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Aug 2, 2022

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Aug 2, 2022

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Introduced in House

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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors