34 U.S.C. § 60101 — Findings

Page 666 TITLE 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT § 60101 (B) is designated by a first responder agen- cy to provide the services described in sub- paragraph (A). (b) Report on best practices Not later than 2 years after November 18, 2021, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall develop a report on best practices and profes- sional standards for peer support counseling pro- grams for first responder agencies that in- cludes— (1) advice on— (A) establishing and operating peer sup- port counseling programs; and (B) training and certifying peer support specialists; (2) a code of ethics for peer support special- ists; (3) recommendations for continuing edu- cation for peer support specialists; (4) advice on disclosing to first responders any confidentiality rights of peer support par- ticipants; and (5) information on— (A) the different types of peer support counseling programs in use by first re- sponder agencies; (B) any differences in peer support coun- seling programs offered across categories of first responders; and (C) the important role senior first respond- ers play in supporting access to mental health resources. (c) Implementation The Attorney General shall support and en- courage the implementation of peer support counseling programs in first responder agencies by— (1) making the report developed under sub- section (b) publicly available on the website of the Department of Justice; and (2) providing a list of peer support specialist training programs on the website of the De- partment of Justice. (Pub. L. 117–60, § 3, Nov. 18, 2021, 135 Stat. 1472.) Subtitle VI—Other Crime Control and Law Enforcement Matters Executive Documents EX. ORD. NO. 13776. TASK FORCE ON CRIME REDUCTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY Ex. Ord. No. 13776, Feb. 9, 2017, 82 F.R. 10699, provided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to reduce crime and restore pub- lic safety to communities across the Nation, it is here- by ordered as follows: SECTION 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the execu- tive branch to reduce crime in America. Many commu- nities across the Nation are suffering from high rates of violent crime. A focus on law and order and the safety and security of the American people requires a commit- ment to enforcing the law and developing policies that comprehensively address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and violent crime. The Department of Jus- tice shall take the lead on Federal actions to support law enforcement efforts nationwide and to collaborate with State, tribal, and local jurisdictions to restore public safety to all of our communities. SEC. 2. Task Force. (a) In furtherance of the policy de- scribed in section 1 of this order, I hereby direct the At- torney General to establish, and to appoint or des- ignate an individual or individuals to chair, a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety (Task Force). The Attorney General shall, to the extent per- mitted by law, provide administrative support and funding for the Task Force. (b) The Attorney General shall determine the charac- teristics of the Task Force, which shall be composed of individuals appointed or designated by him. (c) The Task Force shall: (i) exchange information and ideas among its mem- bers that will be useful in developing strategies to re- duce crime, including, in particular, illegal immigra- tion, drug trafficking, and violent crime; (ii) based on that exchange of information and ideas, develop strategies to reduce crime; (iii) identify deficiencies in existing laws that have made them less effective in reducing crime and propose new legislation that could be enacted to improve public safety and reduce crime; (iv) evaluate the availability and adequacy of crime- related data and identify measures that could improve data collection in a manner that will aid in the under- standing of crime trends and in the reduction of crime; and (v) conduct any other studies and develop any other recommendations as directed by the Attorney General. (d) The Task Force shall meet as required by the At- torney General and shall be dissolved once it has ac- complished the objectives set forth in subsection (c) of this section, as determined by the Attorney General. (e) The Task Force shall submit at least one report to the President within 1 year from the date of this order, and a subsequent report at least once per year there- after while the Task Force remains in existence. The structure of the report is left to the discretion of the Attorney General. In its first report to the President and in any subsequent reports, the Task Force shall summarize its findings and recommendations under subsections (c)(ii) through (c)(v) of this section. SEC. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive de- partment or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Man- agement and Budget relating to budgetary, administra- tive, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appro- priations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforce- able at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13933 Ex. Ord. No. 13933, June 26, 2020, 85 F.R. 40081, which related to protecting against damage and vandalism of monuments, memorials, and statues, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14029, § 1, May 14, 2021, 86 F.R. 27025. CHAPTER 601—PRISONS Sec. 60101. Findings. 60102. Definitions. 60103. Federal regulation of prisoner transport com- panies. 60104. Enforcement. 60105. State information regarding individuals who die in the custody of law enforcement. 60106. Incentives for States. § 60101. Findings Congress finds the following: Page 667 TITLE 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT § 60103 1 See References in Text note below. (1) Increasingly, States are turning to pri- vate prisoner transport companies as an alter- native to their own personnel or the United States Marshals Service when transporting violent prisoners. (2) The transport process can last for days if not weeks, as violent prisoners are dropped off and picked up at a network of hubs across the country. (3) Escapes by violent prisoners during transport by private prisoner transport com- panies have occurred. (4) Oversight by the Attorney General is re- quired to address these problems. (5) While most governmental entities may prefer to use, and will continue to use, fully trained and sworn law enforcement officers when transporting violent prisoners, fiscal or logistical concerns may make the use of high- ly specialized private prisoner transport com- panies an option. Nothing in sections 60101 to 60104 of this title should be construed to mean that governmental entities should contract with private prisoner transport companies to move violent prisoners; however when a gov- ernment entity opts to use a private prisoner transport company to move violent prisoners, then the company should be subject to regula- tion in order to enhance public safety. (Pub. L. 106–560, § 2, Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2784.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 13726 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE For short title of Pub. L. 106–560, which is classified to sections 60101 to 60104 of this title, as the ‘‘Interstate Transportation of Dangerous Criminals Act of 2000’’ and also as ‘‘Jeanna’s Act’’, see section 1 of Pub. L. 106–560, set out as a Short Title of 2000 Act note under section 10101 of this title. GUIDELINES FOR STATES REGARDING INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS Pub. L. 105–370, § 2(c), Nov. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 3375, pro- vided that: ‘‘Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 12, 1998], the Attorney Gen- eral, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall provide to the several States proposed guidelines for the prevention, detection, and treatment of incarcerated persons and correctional em- ployees who have, or may be exposed to, infectious dis- eases in correctional institutions.’’ § 60102. Definitions In sections 60101 to 60104 of this title: (1) Crime of violence The term ‘‘crime of violence’’ has the same meaning as in section 924(c)(3) of title 18. (2) Private prisoner transport company The term ‘‘private prisoner transport com- pany’’ means any entity, other than the United States, a State, or an inferior political subdivision of a State, which engages in the business of the transporting for compensation, individuals committed to the custody of any State or of an inferior political subdivision of a State, or any attempt thereof. (3) Violent prisoner The term ‘‘violent prisoner’’ means any indi- vidual in the custody of a State or an inferior political subdivision of a State who has pre- viously been convicted of or is currently charged with a crime of violence or any simi- lar statute of a State or the inferior political subdivisions of a State, or any attempt there- of. (Pub. L. 106–560, § 3, Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2784.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 13726a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 60103. Federal regulation of prisoner transport companies (a) In general Not later than 180 days after December 21, 2000, the Attorney General, in consultation with the American Correctional Association and the private prisoner transport industry, shall pro- mulgate regulations relating to the transpor- tation of violent prisoners in or affecting inter- state commerce. (b) Standards and requirements The regulations shall include the following: (1) Minimum standards for background checks and preemployment drug testing for potential employees, including requiring criminal background checks, to disqualify per- sons with a felony conviction or domestic vio- lence conviction as defined by section 921 of title 18 for eligibility for employment. Pre- employment drug testing will be in accordance with applicable State laws. (2) Minimum standards for the length and type of training that employees must undergo before they can transport prisoners not to ex- ceed 100 hours of preservice training focusing on the transportation of prisoners. Training shall be in the areas of use of restraints, searches, use of force, including use of appro- priate weapons and firearms, CPR, map read- ing, and defensive driving. (3) Restrictions on the number of hours that employees can be on duty during a given time period. Such restriction shall not be more stringent than current applicable rules and regulations concerning hours of service pro- mulgated under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act.1 (4) Minimum standards for the number of personnel that must supervise violent pris- oners. Such standards shall provide the trans- port entity with appropriate discretion, and, absent more restrictive requirements con- tracted for by the procuring government enti- ty, shall not exceed a requirement of 1 agent for every 6 violent prisoners. (5) Minimum standards for employee uni- forms and identification that require wearing