US SB3682 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on December 13 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-12-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2012 or the CAMPUS Safety Act of 2012 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety. Tasks the Center with strengthening the safety and security of institutions of higher education (IHEs) by: (1) training IHE public safety personnel and their collaborative partners; (2) fostering relevant research; (3) collecting and disseminating information and best practices regarding campus safety; (4) developing protocols and best practices to prevent, protect against, and respond to dangerous and violent situations that threaten the campus community; and (5) promoting cooperation among public safety and emergency management personnel of IHEs and their collaborative partners, including law enforcement, emergency management, and mental health agencies. Authorizes the Director to award grants to IHEs and other nonprofit organizations for activities that will assist the Center in performing its functions.

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Title

CAMPUS Safety Act of 2012

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-12-13SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Same As/Similar To

HB2342 (Related) 2011-08-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
HB6691 (Related) 2012-12-20 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
SB1749 (Related) 2011-10-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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