S 1023 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to provide a program for the accreditation of law enforcement agencies.

Introduced 1973-02-27· Sponsored by Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies in the Law Enforcement Administration. States that such Commission shall be composed of nine members appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate. Sets forth the qualifications and terms of office of the members of the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) establish criteria for the accreditation of law enforcement agencies of the States and units of local government; (2) establish national and regional accrediting associations composed of law enforcement officials who are representatives of all levels of the agency being accredited; (3) provide for the establishment of accrediting boards by the regional accrediting association, one of whose members is representative of a law enforcement agency of the State in which that agency is located; (4) provide for the general policy with respect to accrediting such agencies; and (5) make grants in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Provides that the Commission shall submit interim reports to the President and the Congress as it deems advisable to keep the Congress fully informed of the establishment of the criteria for, and the pr…

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