Loading chat...
GA HB1204
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Scott
Click for details
AI Summary
- Requires all Georgia peace officers to receive mandatory training on de-escalation techniques as part of basic training and annually through every law enforcement unit beginning in calendar year 2021
- Mandates training on alternative, nonlethal methods of applying force and verbal/physical tactics emphasizing communication, negotiation, and de-escalation to minimize use of force
- Requires instruction on using the lowest level of force possible in response to threats, with continuous re-evaluation as situations progress
- Eliminates use of concepts like the "21-foot rule" and "drawing a line in the sand" in favor of training on distance, cover, and time to create a reaction gap during critical incidents
- Includes crisis intervention strategies for identifying and responding to individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues, with team-based training to improve group dynamics and reduce excessive force
Legislative Description
Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
6/18/2020
Full Bill Text
No bill text available