HB 5232
Creating the Police Partnering with Communities Act
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Bill overview
This bill creates the "Police Partnering With Communities Act" to address violence in West Virginia by encouraging police officers to live in distressed areas. It establishes a fund to reimburse officers for housing costs in these areas, which are defined as economically disadvantaged and high-crime census tracts. The goal is to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, particularly in areas with high poverty rates.
Key provisions
- Establishes the "Police Partnering With Communities Act".
- Defines ‘distressed area’ as economically disadvantaged and high-crime census tracts.
- Creates the "Police Partnering With Communities Fund" within the State Treasurer’s office.
- Provides housing cost reimbursement to police officers living in distressed areas.
- Requires officers to document their residency and employment.
- Funding for the fund will be provided through a separate appropriations bill.
- The fund will be overseen by staff within the State Treasurer’s office.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Police Officers
- Distressed Communities in West Virginia
- West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office
- City, Municipal, and County Police Departments
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated fund to support police officers living in distressed areas.
- Specifically targets housing costs as a reimbursement.
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