What does SHORT TITLE. of Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act.

What does USE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY POLICING GRANTS. of Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act do?

This section amends Section 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The amendment modifies existing paragraphs (23) and (24) by altering punctuation. A new paragraph (25) is added to allow grant funds to be used for bonuses related to recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers. The bonuses are targeted towards agencies facing declining recruitment or high rates of retirements or resignations. This section also amends Section 1709 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. A new definition of 'law enforcement officer' is added, referencing the definition in section 1204(9).

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Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

Q: What does Preamble of Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The proposed amendment would authorize law enforcement agencies to utilize COPS grants for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers.

Last updated: 9/16/2025 · Introduced: 9/16/2025

Author: Greg Landsman (D-OH)

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This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for recruiting and retaining officers.
The bill establishes a new provision permitting grant funds to be used for bonuses targeted at agencies experiencing recruitment challenges or officer turnover.
This legislation updates the definition of 'law enforcement officer' to align with existing statutory language.

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