The SERVICE Act authorizes the Attorney General to fund a five-year pilot program that provides grants to states, local governments, and tribal governments to create veterans response teams within their law enforcement agencies. These teams would be staffed by police officers and community members trained to respond to situations involving veterans in crisis, providing specialized support for issues like post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health crises, and trauma. The program includes components such as specialized officer training, 24/7 crisis response capabilities, coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and connections to veterans courts and justice resources. The pilot program will operate from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 using existing federal law enforcement grant funding, and the Attorney General must report to Congress on the program's progress, including the number of grants awarded and their average amounts. This legislation aims to improve public safety outcomes and provide better support for veterans who encounter the criminal justice system.
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