Law enforcement: training; duty to intervene policy; require law enforcement agencies to adopt. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 341'25
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill requires Michigan law enforcement agencies to create and implement written policies that mandate officers to intervene when they witness another officer using excessive or objectively unreasonable force. It also allows officers to report instances of wrongful conduct they observe. The bill aims to increase accountability and safety within law enforcement by establishing a clear duty to act.
Key provisions
- Law enforcement agencies must adopt a written duty to intervene policy.
- Officers must act to stop or prevent the use of objectively unreasonable force.
- Officers must report observations of wrongdoing to an immediate supervisor.
- The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards can provide a model policy.
- Agencies can adopt policies exceeding the requirements of this act.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Law enforcement officers
Notable changes
- Establishes a legal requirement for officers to intervene in cases of excessive force.
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