EO 14288

Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens

Law EnforcementNational SecurityGovernment Reform

Summary

This executive order directs federal agencies to strengthen state and local law enforcement by providing legal defense for officers, increasing federal resources and training, providing military/security assets, and reviewing consent decrees. It also instructs the Attorney General to hold state and local officials accountable for actions deemed to obstruct law enforcement or restrict police activities under diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes legal defense mechanism and indemnification for law enforcement officers facing liability for actions taken in their official duties
  • 2Directs Attorney General and other agencies to maximize federal resources for law enforcement training, pay increases, legal protections, and crime data collection across jurisdictions
  • 3Requires review and modification of federal consent decrees and agreements with state/local law enforcement agencies within 60 days if they impede law enforcement functions
  • 4Authorizes increased provision of military and national security assets to local jurisdictions to assist state and local law enforcement within 90 days
  • 5Directs Attorney General to prosecute state and local officials who obstruct criminal law enforcement or engage in discrimination under diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.