Police Training Act: De-escalation and Safety Through Scenario-Based Learning.
This law mandates the creation of a new, realistic training curriculum for law enforcement, focusing on conflict de-escalation, critical decision-making, and crisis intervention. The program will be funded by existing federal resources through a grant system, aiming to enhance safety for both officers and citizens during encounters. Citizens should see police better equipped to manage stress and avoid unnecessary use of force.
Key points
Mandates a national scenario-based training curriculum for police, emphasizing de-escalation, crisis intervention, and improved community relations.
Establishes a federal grant program to help state and local agencies implement this advanced training to enhance officer decision-making regarding the use of force.
The curriculum specifically addresses officer resilience, situational awareness, and physical/emotional responses to stress, aiming for safer public interactions.
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