The National Police Association Backs the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association (NPA) endorses the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (S. 1418 / H.R. 2240), bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (IA) and Rep. Tim Moore (NC-14). This bill addresses safety and wellness support for law enforcement officers by requiring the Attorney General to produce three reports. The House passed H.R. 2240 on May 15, 2025, by 403 to 11, and S. 1418 now rests in the Senate Judiciary Committee; text for the Senate bill is here, and the House bill is here.

The first report would analyze targeted attacks on officers, how federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies respond to attacks, training effectiveness, and federal reporting gaps. Violent assaults on officers reached another 10-year high in 2025, per the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) database, managed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The second report would consider the feasibility of creating new categories in LEOKA and other federal crime-reporting systems. LEOKA captures basic data like weapons used, but lacks deeper information, including offender intent.

"Expanded data points would provide police agencies and policymakers with information needed to prevent assaults, improve officer training, and allocate protective resources," said Paula Fitzsimmons, Legislative Director, National Police Association.

The third report would assess the psychological impacts of violence on officers, and the availability and effectiveness of current resources.

"Better data would aid police agencies and policymakers in developing targeted resources, potentially leading to improved mental health outcomes," Fitzsimmons added. 

In preparing these reports, the Attorney General would consult with FBI and National Institute of Justice officials, federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies, and private stakeholders.

The NPA commends Sen. Grassley and Rep. Tim Moore for introducing the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, legislation that directs the Justice Department to report on attacks against officers, data gaps, and mental health resources. We thank the House for passing it and ask the Senate to schedule a vote.

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