The Pathways to Policing Act would authorize competitive grants to states, local governments, and law enforcement agencies to support officer recruitment. Grant funds could pay for recruitment campaigns and Pathways to Policing programs, which help people facing barriers to training enter full-time law enforcement work and may provide financial support during training. The bill prioritizes recruiting people from underrepresented communities, people with nontraditional backgrounds, and candidates who live near or are willing to relocate to the communities they would serve. Grant recipients would report on funded activities. The bill would also direct the Attorney General to create nationwide recruitment campaigns and educational materials.
A person seeking a law enforcement career might benefit from a funded Pathways to Policing program, including financial support for education or training. The bill does not guarantee that any particular person or agency would receive a grant.
The bill would authorize $50 million per year for grants for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and a separate $50 million per year for nationwide campaigns for those years. These are authorized appropriations, not a statement that the money has been provided.
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