More Police Officers and Better Pay: Support for Local Communities
This act aims to make it easier for local communities, especially poorer and rural ones, to hire more police officers and increase their salaries. This will enable law enforcement to better reflect the diversity of residents and more effectively ensure safety, potentially leading to improved relations between the police and citizens.
Key points
Increased financial support for local authorities to hire and raise salaries of police officers, especially in poorer and rural areas.
Easier access to funding for rural communities, intended to help increase the number of officers in their areas.
Emphasis on hiring police officers who reflect community diversity, aiming to build trust and improve cooperation.
Requirement to report on how well law enforcement reflects the community and whether officers live in the areas they serve.
Expired
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