Pennsylvania SB279 mandates use-of-force policies for law enforcement agencies, requiring clear guidelines and training.
Pennsylvania SB279 establishes a policy for law enforcement agencies to develop and implement written use-of-force policies. These policies must include decision-making criteria for initiating force, responsibilities of officers, and protocols for terminating force. The bill also mandates annual training for officers on the proper use of force and requires the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission to certify the existence of these policies every two years. The policies must be publicly available online and in physical form upon request.
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