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Support for Police Recruitment: New Funds and Programs

This act aims to help local law enforcement agencies hire and keep more officers. It allows federal funds to be used for recruitment costs and creates partnership programs with schools to encourage young people to consider a career in law enforcement. Ultimately, this could mean more police officers in communities and improved police-community relations.
Key points
Federal funds can now be used to cover costs associated with recruiting new police officers, such as fees for tests or evaluations.
A new partnership program is established between police and schools to encourage students to consider law enforcement careers.
The act mandates a study on why police officers leave the force and barriers to recruitment to find ways to improve the situation.
Procedures for understaffed police agencies applying for hiring funds have been simplified.
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Print number: 117_S_5103
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2022-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recruit and Retain Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5103.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funds can now be used to cover costs associated with recruiting new police officers, such as fees for tests or evaluations.
  • A new partnership program is established between police and schools to encourage students to consider law enforcement careers.
  • The act mandates a study on why police officers leave the force and barriers to recruitment to find ways to improve the situation.
  • Procedures for understaffed police agencies applying for hiring funds have been simplified.
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. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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