A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a thorough and comprehensive study on the feasibility of the establishment by the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Pennsylvania State Police of a joint police and tactical unit training facility at Fort Indiantown Gap and issue a report containing findings and recommendations.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the feasibility of creating a joint police and tactical unit training facility at Fort Indiantown Gap, involving the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Pennsylvania State Police. The study will assess costs, best practices, and potential locations, and recommend whether such a facility is a worthwhile investment to improve tactical training for law enforcement officers across the state. The commission is tasked with producing a report with its findings and recommendations to the House Judiciary Committee within a year.
Key provisions
- Assess the estimated costs of building a joint training facility.
- Examine successful models from other facilities and jurisdictions.
- Develop recommendations for continuing education courses.
- Recommend tactical training incorporating collaboration between local law enforcement and the State Police.
- Evaluate the potential for including sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in training.
- Determine the feasibility of locating the facility at Fort Indiantown Gap or another location.
- Recommend legislative action if the facility is deemed feasible.
- Submit a report to the House Judiciary Committee within 12 months.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania State Police
- Pennsylvania National Guard
- Law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania
- Municipal police departments
- County detective agencies
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Primary sponsor
Seth Grove
Cosponsors
R. Lee James
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