Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice
Executive Order 2019-24040
|Signed on October 29, 2019
45th Presidency
What it means
Creates a Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice to study crime-related issues and recommend solutions. The Commission will examine challenges like mental illness, recruitment of officers, and prosecutor practices, then report findings to the Attorney General who will submit recommendations to the President.
Expected impact
- Potential development of new best practices for law enforcement agencies across federal, state, local, and tribal jurisdictions
- Possible recommendations for improved training methods, technological innovations, and resources to support officers' safety and wellness
- Enhanced collaboration between law enforcement and other agencies to address social factors contributing to crime
- Recommendations that could shape future criminal justice reforms and policies at multiple levels of government