DHS Use of Force Oversight Act mandates a policy on use of force and deescalation by DHS law enforcement officers.

The DHS Use of Force Oversight Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a department-wide policy on the use of force by law enforcement officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security. The policy requires officers to use only objectively reasonable force, attempt to identify themselves and issue a verbal warning before applying force, employ tactics that minimize risk, and avoid chokeholds and carotid restraints.

DHS Use of Force Oversight Act mandates a policy on use of force and deescalation by DHS law enforcement officers.

The DHS Use of Force Oversight Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a department-wide policy on the use of force by law enforcement officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security. The policy requires officers to use only objectively reasonable force, attempt to identify themselves and issue a verbal warning before applying force, employ tactics that minimize risk, and avoid chokeholds and carotid restraints.