HR 3595
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the response of law enforcement and corrections officers to mental health crises. It will provide grants to state, local, and tribal agencies to train their officers in behavioral health crisis response techniques. The goal is to reduce injuries and fatalities for both officers and individuals experiencing mental health crises, and to better equip officers to handle these situations safely and effectively.
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Anthony Gonzalez
Elaine G. Luria
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