To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities.

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Bill Number

HR 5211

Introduced

Sep 10, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Crime and Law Enforcement Department of Justice Employment and training programs Higher education Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers

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Summary

This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide training to recruits who agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their communities.

Actions

Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 10, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 10, 2021

Introduced in House

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