Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Immigration
Why This Matters
This bill aims to create a consistent policy for law enforcement on the use of force, emphasizing deescalation and safety. It ensures accountability and transparency in how force is applied by officers.
If you are concerned about police use of force, this bill could lead to safer interactions with law enforcement.
Who this affects
Law enforcement officers · Communities served
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires a clear policy on how law enforcement uses force.
2Officers must try to deescalate situations before using force.
3Chokeholds and carotid restraints are banned for controlling non-compliant individuals.
4Each law enforcement component must have a trained expert to ensure policy compliance.
5The Department will publish reports every six months on use of force incidents.
