(a) In general An eligible program participant shall be engaged at the discretion of the Director to participate in education program activities authorized under this subtitle and approved by the Director pursuant to an application described in section 812(d). (b) Engagement period Engagement of eligible program participants under this subtitle shall be for a period determined by the Director. (c) Priority In engaging eligible program participants under section 812, the Director shall give priority to applications from such participants who work for a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency that does not, at the time application is made, offer any education programming on the history of racism or best practices to improve race relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. 816. Annual report Not later than February 1 of each year, the Director shall submit to the Congress a report describing the activities carried out under this subtitle. IX Best practices and studies 901. Best practices (a) In general The National Criminal Justice Commission established under title VIII (referred to in this title as the Commission ) shall— (1) develop recommended best practices guidelines to ensure fair and effective policing tactics and procedures that encourage equitable justice, community trust, and law enforcement officer safety