Bill Overview
Title: Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2022
Description: This bill directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to develop a scenario-based training curriculum that addresses topics such as de-escalation and use of deadly force. The bill authorizes grants for entities to provide law enforcement personnel with training that is substantially similar to the curriculum.
Sponsors: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Target Audience
Population: Law enforcement personnel and impacted communities
Estimated Size: 330800000
- The bill is aimed at developing a training curriculum for law enforcement officers (LEOs), which suggests that LEOs are the direct target population.
- Scenario-based training and de-escalation techniques are intended to modify the behavior of LEOs in situations involving potential conflict or violence.
- Indirectly, communities across the U.S. will benefit from improved law enforcement practices, especially communities that experience higher rates of police interactions.
- The bill involves the Department of Justice and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, indicating a national application across various law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
- The impact extends to civilian interactions with law enforcement, potentially reducing incidents of violence or escalation.
Reasoning
- The population most directly impacted by this policy would be law enforcement officers across the U.S. who would receive the training.
- Secondary impacts would be felt by communities that experience high volumes of police interaction, which could include areas with higher crime rates or diverse communities.
- The budget constraints could limit the scope of training in the first year, focusing perhaps on pilot programs in select regions before wider implementation.
- The long-term budget might accommodate a more comprehensive rollout, reaching a broader segment of law enforcement agencies.
- The policy could have varying impacts, potentially minimal for law enforcement officers who already employ effective de-escalation tactics.
- For communities often engaging law enforcement, improvements in safety perceptions and reduced altercations could have significant wellbeing consequences.
- The policy might not impact individuals in areas with minimal police presence or interactions significantly.
Simulated Interviews
Law Enforcement Officer (New York, NY)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Additional training is always beneficial, especially in crisis situations.
- De-escalation training could reduce stress and hesitation, likely leading to better outcomes in the field.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Community Organizer (Chicago, IL)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Hopefully, this training will prevent unnecessary escalations in my community.
- Trust in police might improve if we see tangible changes in behavior.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Police Officer (Dallas, TX)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Training that emphasizes de-escalation is crucial for new officers entering challenging environments.
- Could help me feel more confident in my decision-making.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 5 |
Civil Rights Lawyer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Proper de-escalation training could reduce incidents we see in court.
- Skeptical about implementation, but it's a move in the right direction.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Social Worker (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Training like this could make police interactions less confrontational for my clients.
- I hope to see better cooperation between police and social services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Retired Law Enforcement (Rural Tennessee)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think such training is overdue; it wasn't available during my time, but it's crucial now.
- Could potentially reduce the stress and burden on officers in the field.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Public Defender (Baltimore, MD)
Age: 42 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I welcome any change that could reduce aggressive policing tactics.
- The effectiveness will depend heavily on the quality and consistency of training.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
College Student (New Orleans, LA)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Training police to de-escalate is essential for a safer society.
- It's important for my future career that these practices become standard.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Private Security Consultant (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A training curriculum like this could decrease the number of dangerous altercations.
- While security and policing differ, principles of de-escalation are important to both.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Activist (Seattle, WA)
Age: 27 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Training is a start but must be accompanied by broader systemic changes to be truly effective.
- The community will watch closely to see how this policy is implemented.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $4100000 (Low: $3700000, High: $4500000)
Year 2: $4100000 (Low: $3700000, High: $4500000)
Year 3: $4100000 (Low: $3700000, High: $4500000)
Year 5: $4100000 (Low: $3700000, High: $4500000)
Year 10: $4500000 (Low: $4000000, High: $5000000)
Year 100: $5000000 (Low: $4500000, High: $5500000)
Key Considerations
- The effectiveness of the program hinges on the successful rollout and adoption of the training curriculum by police departments nationwide.
- Annual costs are partly dependent on the scale and reach of grant distribution by the Department of Justice.
- No direct fiscal savings are anticipated; indirect benefits may include reductions in violent incidents and legal costs.
- Integration into ongoing law enforcement training programs is crucial for sustainability.