S. 5109 — Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026

This section authorizes accredited nonprofit organizations and state government entities to receive law enforcement training grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to deliver specified training at no cost to state and local agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers. Eligible training covers de-escalation, officer wellness, leadership, victim-centered domestic violence response, critical incident management, evidence-based safety skills for active shooters and mental health calls, and community partnership skills. It also permits two or more localities to pool grants to contract with an accredited nonprofit for such training.