HB 2590 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for civilian community relations specialists; establishing the Civilian Community Relations Specialists Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

This bill creates a new role for civilian community relations specialists to work alongside law enforcement agencies, focusing on crime prevention, building public trust, and promoting community policing. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will be tasked with developing programs, coordinating resources, and overseeing these specialists across the state. To support this initiative, the legislation establishes a dedicated state fund that will be continuously appropriated to the commission for administration and operations. The changes are designed to formalize the relationship between local police departments and community members through structured, non-law enforcement personnel.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 9, 2024 Last action Oct 9, 2024
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