House Bill No. by Representative Glorioso establishes the "Law Enforcement Pursuit Safety and Technology Grant Program" within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice. The program aims to provide funding assistance to law enforcement agencies at the state, parish, and municipal levels for acquiring and training on technologies designed to safely terminate high-speed vehicle pursuits. The bill outlines that funds can be used for various pursuit intervention technologies, including GPS tracking projectiles, vehicle-stopping nets, and remote-controlled tire deflation devices.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the commission to receive funding from various sources, including federal grants, to support the program's objectives. It emphasizes the importance of integrating pursuit intervention technologies into law enforcement policies to enhance safety and reduce risks associated with manual deployment. The legislation is officially titled the "Sergeant Grant Candies Officer Safety Act."