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Police Recruitment Boost: New Grants for Hiring and School Partnership Programs.

This law aims to increase the number of police officers by making recruitment easier for law enforcement agencies. It allows federal COPS grants to cover application-related fees, such as background checks and psychological evaluations, reducing financial barriers for potential recruits. Furthermore, it establishes partnership programs between police and educational institutions to encourage youth interest in law enforcement careers, ultimately enhancing local safety.
Key points
Police agencies can now use federal grants to cover recruitment fees (e.g., testing and background checks), making it easier for candidates to apply.
The COPS Pipeline Partnership Program is established, linking police with schools and colleges to engage students early in recruitment and mentoring activities.
The law mandates simplified grant procedures for understaffed police departments seeking hiring funds and requires a comprehensive study on police recruitment and attrition rates.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-05-14
For 370
Against 18
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_546
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-02-28
Voting date: 2024-05-14
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 196
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recruit and Retain Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_546.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Police agencies can now use federal grants to cover recruitment fees (e.g., testing and background checks), making it easier for candidates to apply.
  • The COPS Pipeline Partnership Program is established, linking police with schools and colleges to engage students early in recruitment and mentoring activities.
  • The law mandates simplified grant procedures for understaffed police departments seeking hiring funds and requires a comprehensive study on police recruitment and attrition rates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 118-64.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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