S. 4064 · 116th Congress
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Cornyn
- Introduced
- 2020-06-24
- Latest action
- 2020-06-24 · Introduced in Senate
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.