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US SB768
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Cortez Masto
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AI Summary
- Establishes a DOJ grant program within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for local governments and tribal governments with fewer than 175 law enforcement officers
- Funds officer training in de-escalation, domestic violence response, active shooter situations, mental health crisis response, use of force, and duty to intervene
- Provides signing bonuses (amount determined locally) and retention bonuses (up to 20% of salary) for officers with 5+ years of service who commit to 3 additional years
- Offers up to $10,000 stipends for officers pursuing graduate education in mental health, public health, or social work, plus access to behavioral health services including PTSD treatment
- Authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030, with streamlined 2-hour application process and Inspector General audits to prevent waste and fraud
Legislative Description
Invest to Protect Act of 2025
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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