Promoting Police Leadership Act

The Promoting Police Leadership Act directs the Attorney General to create training programs for mid-level law enforcement leaders, such as those managing specific geographic areas. These curricula will focus on practical skills like strategic thinking, community trust-building, data analysis, and officer wellness, delivered primarily through in-person instruction and peer learning. The bill establishes a certification system for courses that meet these standards and requires the Attorney General to publish a list of agencies that have successfully trained their command staff. Additionally, the legislation mandates periodic reports to Congress and a review by the Government Accountability Office to assess the program's effectiveness. Importantly, the law explicitly states that it does not override state or local authority to set their own training and certification standards for police officers.