HR 12227 · 94th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights.

Introduced 1976-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1976-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits making specified grants, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. Requires that such bill of rights include: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. Requires that such standards include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established und…

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