New York S07180 aligns the state's model law enforcement use of force policy with United Nations principles and codes.

New York S07180 mandates that the state's model law enforcement use of force policy conform to the United Nations basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials and the United Nations code of conduct for law enforcement officials. The policy must include guidelines on when force is permitted, definitions of force and lethal force, and procedures for investigating use of force incidents. It also mandates training on conflict prevention, resolution, negotiation, and de-escalation techniques, including for interacting with persons in an agitated condition.

New York S07180 aligns the state's model law enforcement use of force policy with United Nations principles and codes.

New York S07180 mandates that the state's model law enforcement use of force policy conform to the United Nations basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials and the United Nations code of conduct for law enforcement officials. The policy must include guidelines on when force is permitted, definitions of force and lethal force, and procedures for investigating use of force incidents. It also mandates training on conflict prevention, resolution, negotiation, and de-escalation techniques, including for interacting with persons in an agitated condition.