Law enforcement: other; use of force policies; require law enforcement agencies to create. Creates new act.
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Overview
This bill requires Michigan law enforcement agencies to create and regularly update policies on the use of force by their officers. The policies must align with federal and state laws and include guidelines for using physical force, issuing verbal warnings, employing de-escalation techniques, and only using deadly force when absolutely necessary to protect life. Agencies must also make these policies publicly available.
Key provisions
- Law enforcement agencies must adopt a use of force policy within 6 months of the law’s enactment.
- The policy must align with all applicable federal and state laws.
- The policy must include standards for using physical force, issuing verbal warnings, and employing de-escalation techniques.
- The policy must specify when deadly force is permissible – only to prevent death or serious bodily harm.
- The policy must address the intentional restriction of air flow to the throat or windpipe as deadly force.
- Agencies must continuously review and update their policies.
- Agencies must publicly post their use of force policies online or at their physical locations.
- Agencies can adopt policies that exceed the minimum requirements of this act.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Law enforcement officers
- The public
- Michigan residents
- Governmental entities
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