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H.R. 657 (105th)

Rural Law Enforcement Act of 1997

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Introduced

10 February 1997

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

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Summary

Rural Law Enforcement Act of 1997 - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to establish: (1) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement; and (2) an Advisory Board to formulate, adopt, and publish guidelines governing the operation of the Center. Sets forth provisions regarding the Center's: (1) functions (including the promotion, development, and adoption of a voluntary national system of education and training standards and certification); (2) authority (such as hiring experts and consultants); and (3) methods (including consensus building). Authorizes appropriations.

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