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Main Subject: Crime and Law Enforcement

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.

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Nov. 01 2022	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

House floor actions Actions

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Aug. 02 2022	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Library of Congress Actions

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Aug. 02 2022	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House bill HR8637-117

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises.

House bill HR8637-117

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises.

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