S 3586
Bilingual Public Safety Act
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Bill overview
The Bilingual Public Safety Act aims to improve law enforcement communication with communities where English is not the primary language. It establishes a grant program within the Department of Justice to help state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies recruit, retain, and train bilingual officers. The bill also outlines requirements for language education and training programs, as well as reporting requirements for grant recipients to demonstrate the effectiveness of their efforts.
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