George Floyd Act: Enhanced Police Accountability and Community Oversight
This act aims to increase accountability for law enforcement agencies and improve their relationship with communities. It introduces new accreditation standards, training and oversight programs, and data collection on police practices. Citizens can expect greater transparency and opportunities to influence police actions in their local communities.
Key points
Establishment of uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies, focusing on community accountability and a 'guardian' mentality.
Creation of grant programs to support training, recruitment, and oversight, designed to address officer misconduct.
Mandatory collection and reporting of data on law enforcement practices, including stops and use of force, broken down by race, ethnicity, age, and gender.
Formation of a national task force on law enforcement oversight to coordinate complaints regarding alleged misconduct.
Increased funding for combating police misconduct and reforming departments, including civil rights enforcement.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1570
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-03-03