The VA Police Security Enhancement Act expands the authority and jurisdiction of Department of Veterans Affairs police officers to better protect VA facilities and personnel. The bill broadens the definition of "Department property" that VA police can patrol to include leased buildings and surrounding areas, and allows officers to exercise limited authority off VA property in specific circumstances such as protecting VA employees and property, hot pursuit situations, or under agreements with local law enforcement. The legislation establishes new security requirements at VA facilities including access controls, surveillance systems, and rapid response protocols, while also creating a dedicated Veterans Affairs Police and Security Operations Account with authorized funding for officer employment, training, and security infrastructure that will sunset three years after enactment. The bill requires the VA Secretary to report annually to Congress on police staffing, training, capability gaps, and enforcement activities, and mandates the Comptroller General to evaluate the program's effectiveness after two years. The Secretary must issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment.
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