To direct certain Federal law enforcement agencies to enter into cooperative agreements with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia to assist the Department in crime prevention and law enforcement activities in the District of Columbia.
District of Columbia Police Coordination Act of 1997 - Directs each of specified Federal law enforcement agencies to enter into a cooperative agreement to assist the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia in carrying out crime prevention and law enforcement activities in the District, including by: (1) having agency personnel patrol area's immediately surrounding the agency; (2) sharing and donating equipment and supplies; (3) operating on shared radio frequencies; and (4) permitting agency personnel to arrest and process suspects in the District. Requires the U.S. Attorney for the District to coordinate such agreements and provide technical assistance to such agencies.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2171-2172, E853)
Referred to House Government Reform
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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