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Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3372| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2025
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Attorney General, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to develop a comprehensive scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement within one year of enactment. This curriculum is designed to address critical areas such as improving community-police relations, enhancing officer safety and resilience, situational awareness, critical decision-making, de-escalation techniques, and appropriate use of force and crisis intervention. The development process requires consultation with professional law enforcement associations, community-based organizations, and national security agencies to ensure a well-rounded and effective program. Following the curriculum's development, the bill authorizes a grant program to provide funding to states, local governments, tribal governments, and other entities. These grants will enable law enforcement personnel to access and implement the new scenario-based training, which uses live-action simulations and role-playing to replicate real-life situations. Grant recipients and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services are required to submit reports to Congress, detailing the benefits and barriers of the training, and offering recommendations for improvements to both the curriculum and the grant program. The Act specifies that no additional funds are authorized for its implementation; instead, the Attorney General must utilize existing unobligated amounts within the Department of Justice. This approach ensures that the vital training, aimed at fostering better community engagement and officer preparedness, can be rolled out efficiently without requiring new appropriations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8871
Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8830
Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2022
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2059)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8871
    Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8830
    Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2022


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2059)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3372| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2025
This legislation mandates the Attorney General, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to develop a comprehensive scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement within one year of enactment. This curriculum is designed to address critical areas such as improving community-police relations, enhancing officer safety and resilience, situational awareness, critical decision-making, de-escalation techniques, and appropriate use of force and crisis intervention. The development process requires consultation with professional law enforcement associations, community-based organizations, and national security agencies to ensure a well-rounded and effective program. Following the curriculum's development, the bill authorizes a grant program to provide funding to states, local governments, tribal governments, and other entities. These grants will enable law enforcement personnel to access and implement the new scenario-based training, which uses live-action simulations and role-playing to replicate real-life situations. Grant recipients and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services are required to submit reports to Congress, detailing the benefits and barriers of the training, and offering recommendations for improvements to both the curriculum and the grant program. The Act specifies that no additional funds are authorized for its implementation; instead, the Attorney General must utilize existing unobligated amounts within the Department of Justice. This approach ensures that the vital training, aimed at fostering better community engagement and officer preparedness, can be rolled out efficiently without requiring new appropriations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8871
Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8830
Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2022
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2059)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8871
    Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8830
    Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2022


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2059)
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted