HR 5227
Technology in Criminal Justice Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Technology in Criminal Justice Act of 2019 aims to improve law enforcement’s ability to use digital evidence in investigations and prosecutions. It establishes a new Office of Digital Law Enforcement within the Department of Justice to train personnel and provide support. The bill also creates grant programs to enhance digital evidence capacity across law enforcement agencies, establishes a Center of Excellence for Digital Forensics, and mandates a review of existing federal training programs. Finally, it creates a Technology Policy Advisory Board to foster dialogue on relevant policy issues.
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Primary sponsor
Val Butler Demings
Cosponsors
Conor Lamb
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