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Police Support: Retired Officers for Civilian Tasks

This new act aims to support local law enforcement agencies through a grant program. It allows agencies to hire retired officers for civilian tasks like footage analysis or investigation assistance, potentially speeding up case resolutions and enhancing public safety. The act also includes accountability measures to ensure proper use of public funds.
Key points
Police agencies can receive funds to hire retired officers for tasks not requiring arrests or use of force.
Retired officers can assist in investigations (e.g., homicides, financial crimes), review camera footage, or provide IT expertise.
Before hiring, agencies must check retired officers' disciplinary records to ensure their reliability.
Audits and penalties for misuse of funds are introduced to prevent waste and fraud.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3846
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2025-06-09
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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 119_HR_3846.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Police agencies can receive funds to hire retired officers for tasks not requiring arrests or use of force.
  • Retired officers can assist in investigations (e.g., homicides, financial crimes), review camera footage, or provide IT expertise.
  • Before hiring, agencies must check retired officers' disciplinary records to ensure their reliability.
  • Audits and penalties for misuse of funds are introduced to prevent waste and fraud.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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