The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans on Sept. 26 to help law enforcement agencies share the criminal and mental health history of people under 21 through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
The DOJ has also developed resources to help small and rural law enforcement agencies deal with mass shootings.
“The Department of Justice is committed to doing everything in its power to combat gun violence and save lives,” Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said in a Sept. 26 statement. “Today’s actions are a continuation of our efforts to fully implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.”
The DOJ said it developed resources to help small and rural law enforcement agencies implement lessons learned from the May 24, 2022, shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers.
Law enforcement agencies in Uvalde were criticized for their response that day. A Critical Incident Report written by the DOJ determined it took law enforcement 77 minutes to engage the killer. Members of the community, including relatives of those killed, said the delay contributed to the death toll. […]
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