WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Cornyn (R-TX), senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, this week introduced the Promoting Police Leadership Act, bipartisan legislation to support the development of a commander-level law enforcement leadership training and education curriculum to enhance the performance of police operations, increase officer accountability, improve resource management, and strengthen community relations.
"State and local police commanders are entrusted with important leadership, community relations, and policy responsibilities," said Sen. Whitehouse. "Our Promoting Police Leadership Act improves these leaders' acc...