The SERVICE Act of 2024 authorizes the Attorney General to create a pilot program that provides grants to states, local governments, and tribal nations to establish specialized veterans response teams within their law enforcement agencies. These teams would combine law enforcement officers, many of whom are veterans themselves, with community resources like the Department of Veterans Affairs to respond to crises involving veterans, including situations where mental health issues like PTSD or traumatic brain injury are involved. The program includes training for officers on veteran-specific mental health challenges, 24/7 crisis response capability, and coordination with veterans courts and justice systems to identify and support at-risk veterans. The pilot program is authorized for five years from enactment, with no specific funding amount mentioned in the legislation, and the Attorney General must report to Congress on the program's progress, including the number of grants awarded and their average amounts.
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