South Carolina S0142 mandates use of force policies for law enforcement agencies and training based on a model policy.

South Carolina S0142 requires all law enforcement agencies to adopt a use of force policy. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council must develop a model use of force policy, which includes minimal reliance on physical force, non-physical options, and de-escalation techniques. The Criminal Justice Academy must include training based on the model policy for all recruits. Departments may adopt their own policies but must be approved by the Council. Failure to adopt a use of force policy results in loss of qualified immunity for officers.

South Carolina S0142 mandates use of force policies for law enforcement agencies and training based on a model policy.

South Carolina S0142 requires all law enforcement agencies to adopt a use of force policy. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council must develop a model use of force policy, which includes minimal reliance on physical force, non-physical options, and de-escalation techniques. The Criminal Justice Academy must include training based on the model policy for all recruits. Departments may adopt their own policies but must be approved by the Council. Failure to adopt a use of force policy results in loss of qualified immunity for officers.