By January 1, 2022, each law enforcement agency shall develop a policy regarding de-escalation. Each agency shall provide training to officers on de-escalation techniques, including, but not limited to:

(1) Verbal de-escalation and the effective delivery of verbal instructions to prevent the need for physical use of force;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 38-8-128

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
(2) Application of reasonable and proportional use of force based upon the totality of the circumstances;
(3) De-escalation in circumstances of decreased resistance or compliance by a subject;
(4) Allowing a suspect time to submit to arrest before force is used, when possible; and
(5) Tactical repositioning, requesting additional personnel, and other similar techniques to decrease the need for physical use of force.
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