S 3434
COPS Counseling Act
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Bill overview
The Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act, or the COPS Counseling Act, establishes protections for confidential communications between law enforcement officers and peer support specialists. It ensures that these conversations remain private unless specific exceptions apply, such as threats of harm or required reporting. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs within law enforcement agencies.
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Debbie Stabenow
Patrick J. Leahy
Thomas Tillis
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