Police Accountability: Grants for Bias Training and Independent Deadly Force Reviews.
This Act provides federal funding to states that mandate annual, comprehensive training for police officers on de-escalation, crisis intervention, and anti-bias practices. Crucially, it incentivizes states to pass laws ensuring that the use of deadly force by officers is investigated and prosecuted independently, enhancing police accountability and public safety. Citizens can expect better-trained officers and more objective investigations into serious incidents.
Key points
Mandatory annual training for all officers covering implicit bias, cultural diversity, crisis intervention, and de-escalation tactics.
States must establish independent investigation and prosecution procedures for cases where police use of deadly force results in death or injury to qualify for federal grants.
Independent investigations must be conducted by entities or prosecutors separate from the local jurisdiction to ensure objectivity and transparency.
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