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Training for Law Enforcement in Mental Health Crisis Response

This act establishes a grant program for law enforcement and corrections agencies to train their officers in responding to mental health crises. The goal is to enhance public and officer safety and improve the resolution of such incidents. This ensures that interventions during mental health crises are handled more effectively and safely for all involved.
Key points
New grants for police and corrections officers to receive training in mental health crisis response.
Training aims to reduce injuries and fatalities among officers and citizens during interventions.
Training programs will be developed with healthcare professionals, focusing on empathy, de-escalation, and community resource navigation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3595
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Process start date: 2021-05-28