Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

# Summary of HR 2240: Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act **What the Bill Does** This legislation requires the Department of Justice to study and report on three things: attacks specifically targeting law enforcement officers, whether these attacks can be added to existing national crime reporting systems, and what mental health resources are currently available to police officers. Essentially, it asks the federal government to gather better data on threats to officers' safety and their access to mental health support. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects law enforcement agencies and officers across the country, as well as the Department of Justice, which must conduct and submit the reports.

It could indirectly benefit officers by identifying gaps in mental health services and helping track trends in violence against police. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now under consideration in the Senate. If approved there and signed by the President, the Department of Justice would be required to complete these studies and provide Congress with findings, though the bill itself doesn't create new programs—it's focused on data collection and reporting.