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 DHS law enforcement officers and agents. The policy mandates that officers use only the amount of force that is objectively reasonable in light of the circumstances. It requires officers to attempt to identify themselves and issue a verbal warning before applying force, and to employ tactics that minimize risk of injury or property damage.
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