Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Providing Officer Licensing to Increase Confidence for Everyone Act or the POLICE Act This bill establishes licensing requirements for law enforcement officers. The Department of Justice must issue licensing standards based on law enforcement best practices. Federal law enforcement officers must be licensed in accordance with such standards and take continuing education classes to maintain their license. States must have in effect a similar licensing system and continuing education program to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations
POLICE Act
USA117th CongressHR-155| House
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Providing Officer Licensing to Increase Confidence for Everyone Act or the POLICE Act This bill establishes licensing requirements for law enforcement officers. The Department of Justice must issue licensing standards based on law enforcement best practices. Federal law enforcement officers must be licensed in accordance with such standards and take continuing education classes to maintain their license. States must have in effect a similar licensing system and continuing education program to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations