Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

(1) in subparagraph (A)—

(A) in clause (ii), by striking and;

(B) in clause (iii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

(C) by adding at the end the following:

(iv) recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining law enforcement personnel;

(v) acquiring protective equipment for law enforcement personnel;

(vi) increasing capacity to combat digital crimes and enhancing capabilities to support cyber investigations including the acquisition of—

(I) digital forensics equipment; and

(II) digital evidence analytical software;

(vii) supporting the use of drone and counter-drone law enforcement operations;

(viii) expanding the availability of forensic technologies and other investigative equipment including the acquisition of—

(I) ballistics analysis equipment compatible with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network;

(II) rapid DNA instruments (as defined by 34 U.S.C. 40702(c)(3));

(III) video analytics software; and

(IV) open-source intelligence analytical software; and

(ix) enhancing communication with and providing services to victims of violent crime.