A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement.

PRINTER'S NO. 702
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 94
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY LANGERHOLC, PICOZZI, FARRY, PENNYCUICK, ROBINSON,
BAKER, CULVER, COSTA, VOGEL, STEFANO, FONTANA, TARTAGLIONE,
ARGALL, MILLER, FLYNN AND COLLETT, APRIL 28, 2025
REFERRED TO LAW AND JUSTICE, APRIL 28, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the
Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement.
WHEREAS, Public safety in this Commonwealth requires properly
staffed:
(1) law enforcement departments in all counties and
departments;
(2) State and county correctional institutions; and
(3) district attorneys' offices with qualified and
experienced prosecutors;
and
WHEREAS, Recruitment and retention challenges for all three
professions are at unprecedented levels, presenting challenges
for these public servants to do their jobs effectively; and
WHEREAS, Vacancies in these professions result in delays of
justice and fears of decreased public safety; and
WHEREAS, It is vital for vacancies in these noble professions
to be filled in a timely manner to ensure safe communities
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across this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate direct the Joint State Government
Commission to establish the Task Force on Recruitment and
Retention of Law Enforcement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of
Law Enforcement consist of the following members:
(1) the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, or a designee,
who shall serve as chairperson;
(2) the Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police or a
designee;
(3) the Secretary of Corrections of the Commonwealth or
a designee;
(4) the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency or a designee;
(5) a designee of the Pennsylvania State Troopers
Association;
(6) a designee of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of
Police;
(7) a designee of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police
Association;
(8) a designee of the Pennsylvania Sheriffs'
Association;
(9) a designee of the Fraternal Order of Transit Police;
(10) a designee of the Pennsylvania State Corrections
Officers Association;
(11) a designee of an employee labor organization
representing county corrections officers in this
Commonwealth;
(12) two State corrections officers in this
Commonwealth, as selected by the Pennsylvania State
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Corrections Officers Association;
(13) two county corrections officers in this
Commonwealth, as selected by an employee labor organization
representing county corrections officers in this
Commonwealth;
(14) a designee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association;
(15) a designee of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys
Association; and
(16) six district attorneys in this Commonwealth, as
selected by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of
Law Enforcement examine the current state of recruitment and
retention of law enforcement officers, corrections officers and
prosecutors to provide recommendations to assist local
governments and the Commonwealth in staffing these important
positions; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of
Law Enforcement identify necessary changes to State statutes and
practices, policies and procedures that would assist in
improving the recruitment and retention of law enforcement
officers, corrections officers and prosecutors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of
Law Enforcement, with the assistance of the Joint State
Government Commission, consult with State and local entities,
including, but not limited to:
(1) the County Commissioners Association of
Pennsylvania;
(2) the Pennsylvania Municipal League;
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(3) the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs;
(4) the Pennsylvania State Association of Township
Commissioners;
(5) the Pennsylvania State Association of Township
Supervisors; and
(6) the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of
Governments;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission shall:
(1) accept and review written comments from individuals
and organizations;
(2) report findings and recommendations no later than
April 30, 2026; and
(3) include recommendations for the following in the
report required under paragraph (2):
(i) improvements in the recruitment and retention of
law enforcement officers, corrections officers and
prosecutors; and
(ii) necessary changes in State statutes and
practices, policies and procedures that would assist in
improving the recruitment and retention of law
enforcement officers, corrections officers and
prosecutors;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of the report be transmitted to the
following:
(1) The Governor.
(2) The President pro tempore of the Senate.
(3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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