A bill being considered by Tennessee lawmakers would implement changes with police departments across the state. It includes:

• When it comes to use of force, officers would need to report it to supervisors and also intervene if an officer is going to harm someone using excessive force if its within their scope of knowledge, training and authority.
• Prohibits judges from issuing no-knock warrants.
• Chokeholds could not be used unless deadly force is authorized.
• Agencies would also have to report use of force incidents monthly to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

The bill passed the Senate unanimously this week. It will be considered by a state House subcommittee today (Wednesday, April 21, 2021).