To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to help law enforcement agencies with civilian law enforcement tasks, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Grassley, with an amendment
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following …
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Durbin, and Ms. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes DOJ grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to hire retired police officers for civilian tasks like reviewing camera footage, crime scene analysis, forensics, and financial investigations.
Who Benefits and How
Retired law enforcement officers gain post-career employment using their expertise. Active officers are freed from desk work for patrol duties. Agencies gain experienced personnel at civilian pay scales.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DOJ Inspector General must conduct annual grant audits. Agencies face accountability requirements for grant spending. Federal budget funds the grant program.
Key Provisions
- Grants for hiring retired law enforcement personnel
- Civilian tasks include homicide, carjacking, financial crimes investigation
- Camera footage review, forensics, and IT expertise covered
- Annual IG audits of grant recipients
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Creates DOJ grants for hiring retired law enforcement officers to perform civilian investigative tasks
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Leverage retired officer expertise to support active police operations"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Assisting in homicide, carjacking, or financial crimes investigations; reviewing camera footage; crime scene analysis; forensics analysis; IT expertise
State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement agency
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