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 stated purpose is 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 primary goal is to de-escalate interactions between law enforcement and individuals experiencing crisis related to mental health, poverty, homelessness, and 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 treatment and support services.

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. Authorized uses now include establishing or expanding mobile crisis team programs. Mobile crisis teams can hire mental health professionals and paramedics to respond to 911 calls and community requests. These teams also stabilize encounters between law enforcement and individuals experiencing mental health crises and secure mental health services. The legislation allows for the establishment or expansion of co-responder programs pairing law enforcement with behavioral health clinicians or paramedics. Co-responder programs focus on de-escalation, connecting individuals with services, and providing effective responses to those with mental illness. The section also authorizes funding for case management and outreach teams to connect individuals with mental health services and community resources. These teams aim to reduce repeat interactions with emergency services and law enforcement.

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SMART Community Policing Act

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

Author: Michael Bennet (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 comprised of mental health professionals and paramedics.
This legislation enables the creation of co-responder programs that pair law enforcement officers with behavioral health clinicians or paramedics to de-escalate situations and connect individuals with services.
The bill provides funding for case management and outreach teams to connect individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges with necessary services and resources.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8886(In Committee)Official page

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