Improving Police CARE Act

This bill establishes federal standards for trauma kits purchased with grant funds by law enforcement agencies. It requires all such kits to include specific components like tourniquets, bleeding control bandages, and instructional materials, and mandates that the Bureau of Justice Assistance develop these performance standards within 180 days. The bill also requires agencies to follow optional best practices for officer training, kit maintenance in vehicles, and kit placement at facilities. It directly affects police departments receiving federal grants under the Omnibus Crime Control Act by dictating the required contents and quality of trauma kits used for emergency response.