Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens

The order directs federal agencies to provide resources and support to state and local law enforcement. The Attorney General is instructed to establish a mechanism to provide legal resources to law enforcement officers who face expenses and liabilities for actions taken in their official duties. The Attorney General and other relevant agency heads are also directed to maximize the use of federal resources to provide best practices, expand training, increase pay and benefits, and strengthen legal protections for law enforcement officers. Additionally, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense are instructed to increase the provision of military and national security assets to assist local law enforcement. The Attorney General is also tasked with pursuing legal remedies against state and local officials who obstruct law enforcement or engage in discrimination under the guise of diversity initiatives.