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S. 4394119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 15, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The Promoting Police Leadership Act creates federal training programs for command-level police officers through the COPS program.
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The bill directs the U.S. Attorney General to create or identify leadership training programs for command-level police officers, covering topics like major incident response, risk management, officer wellness, data-driven policing, and community trust. Programs must be mostly in-person, include a hands-on department project, and use before-and-after testing. The bill also creates a certification system for approved courses and requires university partnerships to improve the coursework.
State, local, and tribal police departments and their supervisory officers, such as precinct commanders and district supervisors, are affected. The U.S. Attorney General, Justice Department, and GAO oversee implementation and review.
Participation is voluntary and the bill does not override state or local authority over police certification and training standards. It adds a new federally supported training option through the existing COPS program.
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Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.