This bill reauthorizes the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program, which was originally established under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. The program provides funding to support efforts that encourage fugitives to voluntarily surrender to law enforcement, typically through partnerships between federal agencies and local communities. The bill authorizes ten million dollars annually for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, extending the program's federal funding for four years. The program benefits law enforcement agencies and communities by offering a safer alternative to fugitive apprehension that can reduce dangerous confrontations. The bill was introduced in July 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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