Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

S. 1418 would require the Department of Justice to create comprehensive reports on attacks targeting law enforcement officers. The bill aims to improve data collection on violent incidents against police, including information about the circumstances, intentions, and coordination of perpetrators. It would also direct the Justice Department to explore incorporating this information into existing crime reporting systems and to assess gaps in current reporting mechanisms.

Additionally, the bill would require the Attorney General to examine the mental health and wellness needs of law enforcement officers. This includes studying the availability of mental health resources within federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, assessing how officers use these resources, and identifying additional tools or authorities that could help improve officer mental health and wellness. The bill's supporters argue that better data on attacks and improved mental health support would help protect law enforcement officers and address the stress and trauma they experience in their work.