1. U.S. Code
  2. title 34
  3. subtitle 2
  4. chapter 101
  5. subchapter XXII
  6. § 10498

Collapse to view only § 10498. Definitions

§ 10491. Duties
The Attorney General shall—
(1) establish guidelines and oversee the implementation of family-friendly policies within law enforcement-related offices and divisions in the Department of Justice;
(2) study the effects of stress on law enforcement personnel and family well-being and disseminate the findings of such studies to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, related organizations, and other interested parties, including any research and reports developed under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–113; 131 Stat. 2276);
(3) identify and evaluate model programs that provide support services to law enforcement personnel and families;
(4) provide technical assistance and training programs to develop stress reduction, psychological services, suicide prevention, and family support to State and local law enforcement agencies;
(5) collect and disseminate information regarding family support, stress reduction, and psychological services to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, law enforcement-related organizations, and other interested entities; and
(6) determine issues to be researched by the Department of Justice and by grant recipients.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2301, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2062; amended Pub. L. 116–32, § 2(2), July 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 1036.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10491

§ 10492. General authorization

The Attorney General may make grants to States and local law enforcement agencies and to organizations representing State or local law enforcement personnel to provide family support services and mental health services to law enforcement personnel.

(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2302, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2062; amended Pub. L. 116–32, § 2(3), July 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 1036.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10492

§ 10493. Uses of funds
(a) In general
(b) Required activities
A law enforcement agency or organization that receives funds under this subchapter shall provide at least one of the following services:
(1) Counseling for law enforcement officers and family members.
(2) Child care on a 24-hour basis.
(3) Marital and adolescent support groups.
(4) Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health.
(5) Stress education for law enforcement recruits and families.
(6) Technical assistance and training programs to support any or all of the services described in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5).
(c) Optional activities
A law enforcement agency or organization that receives funds under this subchapter may provide the following services:
(1) Post-shooting debriefing for officers and their spouses.
(2) Group therapy.
(3) Hypertension clinics.
(4) Critical incident response on a 24-hour basis.
(5) Law enforcement family crisis, mental health crisis, and suicide prevention telephone services on a 24-hour basis.
(6) Counseling for law enforcement personnel exposed to infectious disease.
(7) Counseling for peers.
(8) Counseling for families of personnel killed, injured, or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
(9) Seminars regarding alcohol, drug use, gambling, and overeating.
(10) Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide.
(11) Technical assistance and training to support any or all of the services described in paragraphs (1) through (10).
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2303, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2062; amended Pub. L. 116–32, § 2(4), July 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 1036.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10493

§ 10494. Applications
A law enforcement agency or organization desiring to receive a grant under this subchapter shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require. Such application shall—
(1) certify that the law enforcement agency shall match all Federal funds with an equal amount of cash or in-kind goods or services from other non-Federal sources;
(2) include a statement from the highest ranking law enforcement official from the State or locality or from the highest ranking official from the organization applying for the grant that attests to the need and intended use of services to be provided with grant funds; and
(3) assure that the Attorney General or the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access to all records related to the receipt and use of grant funds received under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2304, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2063.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10494

§ 10495. Award of grants; limitation
(a) Grant distribution
(b) Duration
(c) Limitation
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2305, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2063.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10495

§ 10496. Discretionary research grants

The Attorney General may reserve 10 percent of funds to award research grants to a State or local law enforcement agency or organization to study issues of importance in the law enforcement field as determined by the Attorney General.

(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2306, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2064.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10496

§ 10497. Reports
A State or local law enforcement agency or organization that receives a grant under this subchapter shall submit to the Attorney General an annual report that includes—
(1) program descriptions;
(2) the number of staff employed to administer programs;
(3) the number of individuals who participated in programs; and
(4) an evaluation of the effectiveness of grant programs.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2307, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2064.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10497

§ 10498. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “family-friendly policy” means a policy to promote or improve the morale and well being of law enforcement personnel and their families; and
(2) the term “law enforcement personnel” means individuals employed by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2308, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, § 210201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2064.)

CITE AS: 34 USC 10498