Pub. L. 114-199 - Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016" or the "POLICE Act of 2016

114th Congress

Affects: 42 U.S.C. §§ 3796dd

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016” or the “POLICE Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USE OF COPS FUNDS.

Section 1701(b) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b)) is amended—

(1) in paragraph (16), by striking “and” at the end;

(2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18);

(3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following:

(3)“(17) to participate in nationally recognized active shooter training programs that offer scenario-based, integrated response courses designed to counter active shooter threats or acts of terrorism against individuals or facilities; and”

(3) ; and

(4) in paragraph (18), as redesignated, by striking “(16)” and inserting “(17)”.

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2840:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 162 (2016):

May 18, considered and passed Senate.

July 12, considered and passed House.