This bill requires federal law enforcement agencies to establish standardized procedures for investigating whenever their officers use deadly force and to share all evidence with state and local authorities. It tasks federal inspectors general with independently reviewing these investigations to ensure they are thorough and follow established protocols, and mandates that any wrongdoing be reported for disciplinary action or prosecution. The Council of Inspectors General must develop uniform guidelines across all federal agencies for investigating deadly force incidents and submit detailed quarterly reports to Congress and the Comptroller General that include data on each incident, such as the date, location, type of force used, and demographic information about both the officer and person involved—though the reports will not publicly disclose the identities of individuals involved. The bill essentially creates a centralized system for tracking and investigating deadly force by federal law enforcement while protecting the privacy of all parties involved.
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