Preventing Violence Against Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement Officers
Headline: Orders Stronger Federal Action to Protect Law Enforcement Officers
What it does: The Attorney General must develop prosecution strategies, review laws, recommend new legislation, coordinate with other governments, and evaluate grants to protect law enforcement.
- May increase federal prosecutions for violence against law enforcement officers.
- Could lead to new federal crimes and mandatory minimum sentences.
- Prompts review and possible reallocation of Department of Justice grant funding.
Summary
This order directs the Department of Justice and the Attorney General to strengthen how the federal government prevents and prosecutes violence against federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement officers. It requires developing strategies that use existing federal laws and, if needed, proposing new laws and increased penalties.
The Attorney General must coordinate with state, tribal, and local governments and law enforcement, review current federal laws, make legislative recommendations, and evaluate Justice Department grant programs that support police and related agencies.
The stated aim is to enhance officer safety and improve multi-jurisdiction prosecution of crimes against officers.
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