1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Outpost Outreach and Engagement Act . 2. COP House pilot program (a) Authorization The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to carry out a pilot program to make grants to eligible applicant to establish and operate community outpost houses (referred to in this section as COP houses ). (b) Purpose The purpose of the pilot program is to provide long-term stabilization in the relationship of law enforcement and the community by— (1) building relationships, awareness, and trust with members of the community; (2) uniting members of the community and law enforcement; (3) improving the quality of life in the neighborhood; and (4) reducing crime. (c) Uses of funds A COP house funded under this section may provide services, including— (1) connecting with residents and involvement in community outreach programs; (2) providing government benefit program consultations; (3) nursing services and coordination with medical services in the community; (4) emergency medical services; (5) space for use by community groups; and (6) holding events with community partners, including public health services, educational classes or seminars, tutoring services for youth. (d) Officer qualifications A recipient of a grant under this section shall certify to the Director that any officer stationed at the COP house— (1) has demonstrated their communication and problem-solving skills; (2) does not have a history of verified instances of excessive force