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.
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Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-4064| Senate
| Updated: 6/24/2020
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.
Criminal justice information and recordsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthState and local government operations