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Support for Local Law Enforcement: Training, Mental Health, and Recruitment

This act establishes a grant program for small local governments to enhance training and mental health support for law enforcement officers. The goal is to improve public safety by better preparing officers for various situations and to aid in recruitment and retention. Citizens may experience an improvement in the quality of local law enforcement services.
Key points
Local governments with fewer than 200 law enforcement officers can receive grants for officer training, including de-escalation and domestic violence response.
Grant funds can be used to provide access to mental health services for officers, including PTSD treatment and peer support.
The act allows grants to cover signing and retention bonuses for officers, and stipends for graduate education in mental health or social work.
Accountability measures are included, such as audits and exclusions for grantees with unresolved financial findings, to prevent waste and abuse of funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3860
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Invest to Protect Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3860.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local governments with fewer than 200 law enforcement officers can receive grants for officer training, including de-escalation and domestic violence response.
  • Grant funds can be used to provide access to mental health services for officers, including PTSD treatment and peer support.
  • The act allows grants to cover signing and retention bonuses for officers, and stipends for graduate education in mental health or social work.
  • Accountability measures are included, such as audits and exclusions for grantees with unresolved financial findings, to prevent waste and abuse of funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3828-3829)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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