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Support for Police Recruitment and Public Safety Improvement

This act aims to help law enforcement agencies hire new officers by expanding the use of federal funds for recruitment activities, such as covering application fees. It also introduces partnership programs with educational institutions to encourage young people to pursue careers in law enforcement. Ultimately, this should lead to an increase in the number of officers and improved safety in local communities.
Key points
Police agencies can now use federal funds to cover recruitment costs, such as fees for psychological evaluations or background checks for candidates.
A new partnership program with educational institutions is established to encourage students to consider law enforcement careers through mentoring and internships.
The act mandates a study to identify the main reasons why people join or leave law enforcement, aiming to better understand and address staffing issues.
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Print number: 118_HR_3325
Sponsor: Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Process start date: 2023-05-15