Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Ronald J. Wright.
- Last Action
- 2/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-01-04Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-01-04Introduced in House
- 2021-01-04Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-01-04 (00)
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.
Subjects
- Employment and training programs
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Licensing and registrations
- State and local government operations
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