What does Preamble of SMART Community Policing Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill aims to provide funding for innovations in community policing, mental health care, and community safety.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SMART Community Policing Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Supporting Mental Assistance Responder Teams Community Policing Act" or the "SMART Community Policing Act".

What does PURPOSE. of SMART Community Policing Act do?

This Act aims to strengthen community policing programs. A key goal is to de-escalate interactions between law enforcement and individuals experiencing crisis related to mental health, poverty, homelessness, or substance use disorders. The Act seeks to foster partnerships connecting individuals with mental health services and community resources. It intends to improve outcomes for both communities and law enforcement by providing appropriate support services to those in need.

What does ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USES OF COPS FUNDS. of SMART Community Policing Act do?

This section amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize additional uses of Cops funds. These authorized uses include establishing or expanding mobile crisis team programs. Mobile crisis teams can hire mental health professionals and paramedics to respond to 911 calls and provide mental health services. The funds can also be used to train law enforcement officers who partner with mental health professionals. Another authorized use is establishing or expanding co-responder programs pairing law enforcement with behavioral health clinicians. Co-responder programs aim to de-escalate mental health crises and connect individuals with services. Finally, the section allows for the establishment or expansion of case management and outreach teams to follow up with individuals experiencing mental health crises and connect them with resources.

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SMART Community Policing Act

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Jason Crow (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

The SMART Community Policing Act amends existing law to authorize the use of Cops funds for establishing or expanding mobile crisis teams, co-responder programs, and case management/outreach teams.
This bill aims to de-escalate interactions between law enforcement and individuals facing mental health crises, poverty, homelessness, or substance use disorders.
The Act intends to foster partnerships between law enforcement, mental health professionals, and community resources to improve outcomes for both communities and officers.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4575(In Committee)Official page

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