TN SB2177

TACIR (Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations) must conduct a study of salaries and benefits paid to state and local law enforcement officers

Study must analyze how current compensation affects recruitment, staffing, and retention, with particular focus on smaller city and county departments

Study must examine how state salary increases for state law enforcement officers impact local departments' ability to recruit and retain officers

Report with findings and recommendations due to the governor and legislative leadership by January 31, 2027

Study must be conducted using TACIR's existing resources, with authority to request information from state and local government entities