Grants to Shift Traffic Enforcement from Police to Civilians and Technology.
This Act establishes a federal grant program to encourage state, local, and tribal governments to use civilians or monitoring technology instead of police officers for enforcing traffic violations. The goal is to potentially increase safety during routine traffic stops by changing who interacts with drivers during enforcement actions. The program authorizes $100 million annually to fund the hiring of civilian personnel and the purchase of traffic monitoring equipment.
Key points
Traffic Stop Changes: Enforcement of traffic violations will be handled by unarmed civilians or automated technology, moving this duty away from law enforcement officers.
Federal Funding: $100 million annually (FY 2024-2029) is authorized for local governments to hire civilian staff and purchase monitoring technology (e.g., speed cameras).
Focus on Safety: The legislation aims to enhance safety during routine stops by utilizing non-police personnel for minor traffic infractions.
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