What does Preamble of Promoting Police Leadership Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The amendment aims to improve the COPS program. The improvement focuses on training command-level personnel.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Promoting Police Leadership Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Promoting Police Leadership Act.

What does COMMANDER CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT. of Promoting Police Leadership Act do?

This section amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to define 'command-level personnel' as law enforcement officers managing or overseeing law enforcement operations within a geographic subunit. It requires the Attorney General to develop or identify training curricula for command-level personnel within 180 days of enactment, focusing on areas like leadership, critical incident response, risk management, and community trust. The training curricula must include in-person instruction, peer-to-peer learning, and a practical problem-solving component where personnel develop and refine solutions to agency challenges. The Attorney General must establish a process to certify training programs and courses incorporating the curricula, and to terminate certification for programs failing to meet standards, within 180 days after curriculum development. Certified programs are encouraged to collaborate with educational institutions to continuously improve curricula and coursework. The Attorney General is required to publish a list of law enforcement agencies and the number of officers who have completed relevant training courses within one year of completing the activities outlined in paragraphs (1) and (2).

What does ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORTS. of Promoting Police Leadership Act do?

This section requires the Attorney General to submit reports to Congress regarding activities resulting from amendments made under section 2 of this Act. The initial report is due within two years of the Act's enactment, followed by annual reports for three years after enactment. Each report must include information on steps taken to develop or identify curricula as specified in section 1701(q)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The reports must also detail assessments of the effectiveness and utilization of the curricula. Recommendations for curriculum updates and improvements are required in each report. The Attorney General must also include information on barriers to training implementation.

What does GAO REPORT. of Promoting Police Leadership Act do?

This section mandates a review by the Comptroller General of the United States of actions taken by the Attorney General under this Act and its amendments. The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress detailing the review's findings. The report must describe the process for developing and identifying curricula under section 1701(q)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The report must also describe the certification of training programs and courses under section 1701(q)(2) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The review must assess the effectiveness of consultation by the Attorney General with specified agencies, associations, and organizations.

What does STATE CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING STANDARDS. of Promoting Police Leadership Act do?

This section clarifies that the Act does not preempt or replace state or local government authority. State and local governments retain the power to set and enforce certification, training, and qualification standards for law enforcement officers.

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Promoting Police Leadership Act

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Russell Fry (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Attorney General to develop and certify training curricula for law enforcement command-level personnel, focusing on leadership and community trust.
The Attorney General must report to Congress on the development, utilization, and effectiveness of these curricula, including recommendations for updates and barriers to implementation.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will review the Attorney General’s actions under this Act, assessing the curriculum development and training program certification processes.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4394(Passed Senate)Official page

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