Authorizes grants to accredited nonprofits for training rural law enforcement officers.

The Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 aims to improve access to training for law enforcement officers in rural and smaller communities. It authorizes the Department of Justice to provide grants to accredited nonprofit organizations for training in areas such as de-escalation, officer wellness, leadership, and victim-centered approaches. The bill also allows for pooling of grants by multiple localities to contract with these organizations.

Authorizes grants to accredited nonprofits for training rural law enforcement officers.

The Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 aims to improve access to training for law enforcement officers in rural and smaller communities. It authorizes the Department of Justice to provide grants to accredited nonprofit organizations for training in areas such as de-escalation, officer wellness, leadership, and victim-centered approaches. The bill also allows for pooling of grants by multiple localities to contract with these organizations.