TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

United States117th CongressS-4286Senate
Updated: May 19, 2022

Summary

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit. Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

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Timeline

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HR-2992: TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

Became Public Law No: 117-170.

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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