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Law Enforcement Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act of 2007

Introduced: August 3, 2007 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Sep 10, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Aug 3, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 3, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Law Enforcement Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act of 2007 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to set forth the due process rights, including procedures, that shall be afforded a law enforcement officer who is the subject of an investigation or disciplinary hearing.

Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and comply with a written complaint procedure that: (1) authorizes written complaints about a law enforcement officer from within and outside a law enforcement agency; (2) sets forth procedures for the investigation and disposition of such complaints; (3) provides for public access to required forms and information for submitting complaints; and (4) requires written notification to the complainant of the final disposition of the complaint and the reasons for such disposition.

Sets forth requirements for the initiation of a investigation of a law enforcement officer, interrogations, disciplinary action, administrative appeals, and the confidentiality and protection of officer personnel files. Requires that an investigation based on a complaint against an officer begin not later than 15 days after the receipt of such complaint.

Prohibits an officer from being compelled to submit to a lie detector test during an investigation..

What's happening now September 10, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 688 Related bill State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act of 2007
  • S 449 Related bill State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act of 2007
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 9
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Sep 17, 2007
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Sep 7, 2007
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Aug 3, 2007
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Aug 3, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3440: Law Enforcement Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-3440/
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