To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-3060| House
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Gwen Moore
Democratic Representative
Wisconsin
Cosponsors (24)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2017 This bill requires a state or local government that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply. DOJ must collect data on the efforts of state and local governments to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. Additionally, a state or local government that receives JAG program funding must enact a law, policy, or procedure that establishes an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer to use de-escalation techniques. DOJ must reduce by 15% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to enact such law, policy, or procedure. DOJ must issue guidance on compliance with these requirements.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5302)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal justice information and recordsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations
To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-3060| House
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2017 This bill requires a state or local government that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply. DOJ must collect data on the efforts of state and local governments to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. Additionally, a state or local government that receives JAG program funding must enact a law, policy, or procedure that establishes an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer to use de-escalation techniques. DOJ must reduce by 15% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to enact such law, policy, or procedure. DOJ must issue guidance on compliance with these requirements.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5302)
Gwen Moore
Democratic Representative
Wisconsin
Cosponsors (24)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations