States could get federal money to improve police training and set up independent investigations of deadly force.
This bill would create a new federal grant program. States could get money to make sure their police officers receive annual training on fair policing and de-escalation. It would also require states to set up independent investigations for when officers use deadly force that causes death or injury, to be eligible for grants.
Today, there isn't a federal program that gives money to states specifically for fair police training or for requiring independent investigations of deadly force. If this bill becomes law, the federal government would offer grants to states that put these requirements in place, encouraging more consistent training and oversight across the country. States would need to require at least 8 hours of initial training for new recruits and 4 hours annually for all officers.
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