The VICTIM Act of 2026 establishes a grant program to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes.
The Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act of 2026, or VICTIM Act of 2026, mandates the Attorney General to create a grant program within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. This program awards grants to eligible entities, including state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, to implement methods that enhance clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes. Grant activities may include hiring and training personnel, acquiring technology, and developing programs to improve clearance rates.
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