Establishment of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing
Dec 23, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 18, 2014
Published on: Dec 23, 2014
Dec 23, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 18, 2014
Published on: Dec 23, 2014
Summary
Creates a special group to find the best ways for police and communities to work together, lower crime, and increase trust between them.
What problem does this solve?
Sometimes, there is a lack of trust between police officers and the people they serve, which can make it harder to reduce crime. This order creates a special group to study the problem and suggest ways to build better relationships and make communities safer.
What does this order do?
Creates the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing
Establishes a new advisory group to study and recommend ways to improve policing and build trust between law enforcement and communities.
Defines the Task Force's mission
Directs the group to find the best ways for police to lower crime while also building public trust, and to give a report to the President.
Specifies Task Force membership
Requires the Task Force to have up to eleven members chosen by the President, including experts in law enforcement, civil rights, and civil liberties.
Requires public meetings
Mandates that the Task Force hold public meetings and talk with government officials and community groups to gather information for its mission.
Who does this affect?
- Law enforcement officers
- Local communities
- Civil rights advocates
What is the real world impact?
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Improves policing practices
Aims to identify the most effective policing strategies that both reduce crime and strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The goal is to create a set of best practices for police departments nationwide.
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Responds to public pressure for police reform
Serves as a formal government response to widespread public concern and protests over police conduct and accountability. By creating an expert panel, it shows the administration is taking the issue seriously and seeking solutions.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on December 18, 2014, and sets specific deadlines for the Task Force.
Task Force Report Submission
The Task Force is required to submit its report and recommendations to the President by March 2, 2015.
Task Force Termination
The Task Force will end 30 days after the President asks for a final report from them.