The Attorney General, in consultation with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, shall—
(1) establish best practices for data collection to focus on elder abuse; and
(2) provide technical assistance to State, local, and tribal governments in adopting the best practices established under paragraph (1).
Not later than 1 year after October 18, 2017, the Attorney General shall publish the best practices established under subsection (a)(1) on the website of the Department of Justice in a publicly accessible manner.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or obligate compliance with the best practices established under subsection (a)(1).
(Pub. L. 115–70, title II, § 201, Oct. 18, 2017, 131 Stat. 1211.)