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Grants for Police: Hiring Retired Officers for Specialized Civilian Investigations.

This law establishes a new grant program allowing state, local, and tribal police agencies to hire retired law enforcement personnel. The goal is to leverage their expertise in complex civilian tasks like homicide investigations, financial crimes, and digital forensics. Citizens may see improved efficiency in how specialized crimes are investigated and solved in their communities.
Key points
Local police agencies can receive federal funds to hire retired officers for non-patrol, specialized tasks, including crime scene analysis and IT expertise.
The program aims to enhance local investigative capacity by utilizing the experience of retired personnel to solve complex cases.
Strict accountability rules, including mandatory audits and exclusion for misuse of funds, are put in place to ensure responsible spending of taxpayer money.
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Print number: 118_S_3335
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3335.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local police agencies can receive federal funds to hire retired officers for non-patrol, specialized tasks, including crime scene analysis and IT expertise.
  • The program aims to enhance local investigative capacity by utilizing the experience of retired personnel to solve complex cases.
  • Strict accountability rules, including mandatory audits and exclusion for misuse of funds, are put in place to ensure responsible spending of taxpayer money.
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. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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