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Proc 10464ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10464

National Community Policing Week, 2022

President Biden proclaimed October 2–8, 2022 as National Community Policing Week, calling on communities to strengthen police-community relationships. The proclamation describes existing administration efforts including the American Rescue Plan, DOJ COPS Office funding, an executive order on police accountability, and the Safer America Plan proposal, but does not itself create new policy mandates or direct specific agency actions beyond the ceremonial proclamation.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 60261

Impact dates

  1. National Community Policing Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2 through October 8, 2022 as National Community Policing Week
  • Call upon law enforcement agencies, elected officials, and all Americans to observe this week by recognizing ways to improve public safety, build trust, and strengthen community relationships

Timeline

Immediate

  • Ceremonial proclamation of October 2–8, 2022 as National Community Policing Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references prior executive order and legislative proposals but does not itself create binding policy; rhetorical emphasis on 'recommit' and 'call upon' rather than direct action
  • Mentions of 'Safer America Plan' describe a proposal, not enacted policy
Proclamation 10464: National Community Policing Week, 2022 · Executive Orders