S 3059
Establishes that law enforcement officer who chokes another utilizes deadly force.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies that a law enforcement officer using a chokehold that hinders a person's ability to breathe or interferes with blood flow constitutes the use of deadly force. It specifically defines this action as deadly force under New Jersey law. The bill aims to establish a clearer legal standard regarding the use of force by officers in such situations. This legislation updates existing definitions within the state’s criminal code.
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