Rural Law Enforcement Act of 1997

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rural Law Enforcement Act of 1997 - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to establish: (1) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement; and (2) an Advisory Board to formulate, adopt, and publish guidelines governing the operation of the Center. Sets forth provisions regarding the Center's: (1) functions (including the promotion, development, and adoption of a voluntary national system of education and training standards and certification); (2) authority (such as hiring experts and consultants); and (3) methods (including consensus building). Authorizes appropriations.…